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What we so far know: Mustard Products and Peanut Contamination (21st October 2024) 21st October 2024

All products containing mustard, mustard powder, or mustard flour as an ingredient should be avoided by those with peanut allergies until further notice.
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Questions to Ask when Choosing a Secondary School for your Child 11th October 2024

It can be overwhelming choosing a secondary school that you trust to keep your child safe and we know that parents, carers and students often feel unsure about what questions to ask to help them make the decision that is right for them. But rest assured, the team at Anaphylaxis UK have got you covered!
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The Hidden Battle with Allergies : Keeping Students Safe in School 4th October 2024

Education can be an anxious time people living with or caring for someone with serious allergies. As our focus for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 is about easing The Hidden Battle with Allergies, we wanted to share some of the information and support we offer to educational settings to help keep children with allergies safe in school.
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Adult Allergy Action Plan 10th September 2024

Allergy Action Plans represent an essential tool in the management of patients with severe allergies who are at risk of anaphylaxis. It is freely accessible and aims to improve adult care in managing anaphylaxis, filling a gap in current allergy action protocols.

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Rising Trends in Food Allergies: A 20-Year Study from England 2nd September 2024

Food allergies are becoming more common according to a new study led by Dr Paul Turner from Imperial College London, highlighting the growing number of cases in England over the past 20 years. The study, published in The Lancet Public

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Call for participants: healthcare agency looking for adults who have recently used AAIs 29th August 2024

Aderico Medical are looking for adults with reduced hand dexterity who have had to use an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) in the last 3 months, to participate in their clients research study. Please see the details and invitation below: Are you

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UK National Allergy Strategy – Share Your Voice survey 28th August 2024

We are very pleased to be working with the BSACI, and with other allergy charities to support the development of a UK National Allergy Strategy. The aim is to provide a 10-year vision for 2025-2035 that will outline the key

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Back to School : Preparing for the New Term 28th August 2024

September is almost upon us and for many of you that means the start of a new adventure – whether it’s starting school, transitioning to secondary school or moving on to university. Whilst this is a super exciting time, it can also bring new challenges for those living with serious allergies. But the team at Anaphylaxis UK have got your back with some handy tips to navigate this new adventure.

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Our new podcast : Let’s Talk About Allergies 27th August 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new audio podcast channel ‘Let’s Talk About Allergies’ where we explore all aspects of allergies with leading experts in the field. Each episode is designed to raise awareness about anaphylaxis, address common patient concerns and explore the realities of living with allergies.

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Diagnosing and Managing Food Allergy-Induced Constipation in Young Children 22nd August 2024

Constipation is a common issue in young children, affecting up to 32.2% worldwide, making it challenging to recognise when it may be a symptom of a non-IgE-mediated food allergy. Recent research highlights that constipation can be a primary symptom in

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Statement regarding the inquest of Hannah Jacobs 21st August 2024

Anaphylaxis UK offer their condolences to the family and friends of Hannah Jacobs who sadly passed away following anaphylaxis due to a severe dairy allergy in February 2023 after taking a sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate.

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Global Survey Reveals High Levels of Stress Among People with Food Allergies  15th August 2024

A recent global survey from the Global Access to Psychological Services for Food Allergy (GAPS) study has shown that people with food allergies and their caregivers experience a lot of stress and anxiety related to their allergies. The study included

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