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Overview for Healthcare Professionals on Anaphylaxis and Allergy Management

This section offers an in-depth guide for healthcare professionals in the UK, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of anaphylaxis and allergies.

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NICE Quality Standards and Guidelines

The NICE guidelines on food allergies and anaphylaxis provide detailed recommendations for the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of individuals, particularly children and young people, at risk of allergies and anaphylaxis.
Adrenaline (epinephrine) is the emergency treatment for a serious allergic reaction.

Adrenaline and Auto-Injectors (AAIs)

Healthcare professionals are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these guidelines to ensure patients at risk of anaphylaxis are prescribed and properly equipped to manage emergency situations.
Making an Allergy Management Plan

Allergy Management Plans

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) provide essential resources for managing anaphylaxis and allergies in children.

Free downloadable posters

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AllergyWise for Healthcare Professionals

AllergyWise® is an online e-learning course and the easiest way to learn about anaphylaxis, the risks of serious allergies and how to manage them. The courses can be worked through conveniently from your home or workplace, wherever and whenever it suits you. The courses are simple to follow with interactive diagrams and graphics which makes learning about anaphylaxis and teaching those around you easier than ever, no matter who you are or what you do.

New study examines how gut bacteria may influence food allergy risk in infants 18th March 2025

A recent study led by researchers at the RIKEN Centre for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan has provided new insights into the relationship between gut bacteria and food allergies, particularly to eggs. The findings suggest that certain types of

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Promising results from Phase 1 trials of novel peanut allergy vaccine suggest potential for future therapy 14th February 2025

A Phase 1 clinical trial led by Imperial College London has tested a novel vaccine, VLP Peanut, designed to offer long-term protection against peanut allergy. Early results suggest the vaccine is well tolerated, reduces allergic responses, and promotes immune tolerance.

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Meet Professor Aziz Shiekh who studies how and why diseases occur in different groups of people 28th April 2018

In celebration of #WorldAllergyWeek, and as the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday #NHS70, we are sharing stories from our Healthcare Professional Members about their work. Professor Aziz Shiekh specialises in the field of epidemiology, the study of how often diseases occur in

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Latest News for Healthcare Professionals

Get involved in research: help set the agenda for future research into food allergy in children 21st May 2025

Researchers at the University of Bristol and the James Lind Alliance invite you to take part in the second phase of a UK-wide survey to prioritise the most urgent unanswered questions about childhood food allergy. This is the second part of the
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Introducing allergens during weaning 21st May 2025

Last week Anaphylaxis UK celebrated National Weaning Week 2025—a time dedicated to supporting families as they introduce solid foods to their babies. We marked the occasion by publishing a podcast, offering practical, evidence-based information on safely introducing common allergens during
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Anaphylaxis UK secures Innovate UK grant to develop support for allergy-related anxiety 28th February 2025

We are delighted to announce that Anaphylaxis UK has been successful in its application to Innovate UK for funding to set up a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Surrey to offer support that addresses the psychological impact of living with serious allergies.
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