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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.

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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

New adrenaline patch for allergic reactions moves closer to approval in America  10th July 2025

The United States (US) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted Aquestive Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for Anaphylm™ – a postage stamp–sized film that delivers adrenaline under-the-tongue during serious allergic reactions. The acceptance follows strong clinical trial results in
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Get involved in research: are you a parent or caregiver of an infant aged 0-17 weeks? 27th June 2025

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting parents and caregivers of young infants to take part in a research study to help prevent food allergy in babies. This research is part of a doctorate project led by Karen Wright,
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New study reveals rising cashew nut allergy in children and unexpected almond allergy risk in adults 24th June 2025

A new study using data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry has identified important changes in which tree nuts are most likely to cause serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children and adults across Europe. The results show that cashew nuts are
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