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“We were told it was safe”: a family’s call for better allergy care for young adults   10th April 2026

Saavan and his family have been navigating life with serious food allergies since early childhood. While they have worked tirelessly to manage his condition, inconsistent access to specialist care and limited treatment options have created significant challenges along the way.
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“I’ve been asked to leave restaurants and sign disclaimers” 8th April 2026

Allergies are often associated with childhood — but they can develop at any stage of life. For Hong, that moment came at 30, when she was diagnosed with serious allergies. Almost overnight, she had to completely rethink her diet, with
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“I didn’t want to make a fuss – so I took risks I shouldn’t have” 7th April 2026

Luke first experienced a serious allergic reaction aged three and from that moment on, everyday life became about constant vigilance and staying safe in situations most of us take for granted. That vigilance was sometimes met with misunderstanding, exclusion, and
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Camallergy and OnDosis forge groundbreaking partnership to revolutionise food allergy treatment 24th November 2023

A collaboration between Camallergy and OnDosis promises to usher in a new era in food allergy treatment, combining cutting-edge technology with patient-centric care.

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Extended use beyond labelled expiry date for selected lots of Jext® 150 mcg and 300 mcg adrenaline auto-injectors 23rd November 2023

ALK has obtained acceptance from the MHRA to extend the use of specific lot (batch) numbers of Jext® 150 mcg and Jext® 300 mcg auto-injectors, beyond the labelled expiry date by two months.

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Statement regarding the inquest of Robin Wynne Williams 17th November 2023

Anaphylaxis UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Robin Wynne Williams, a 45-year-old construction engineer who tragically died from anaphylaxis due to a severe food allergy. Senior coroner Kate Robertson has ended the inquest into Robin’s death

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Double your donation to Anaphylaxis UK during the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023 16th November 2023

Anaphylaxis UK will be taking part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2023. From midday 28 November to midday 5 December 2023, donations to our Big Give campaign page will be matched by our supporters The Hospital Saturday Fund. Twice the donation, twice the impact.

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Measuring water loss from the skin can predict anaphylaxis during food challenges 13th November 2023

New research finds that measuring water loss through the skin during food challenges can predict anaphylaxis before symptoms appear, increasing patient comfort and safety.

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New study shows sublingual immunotherapy is effective in young children with peanut allergy 10th November 2023

Researches in the US have completed a trial examining the safety and efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy and found it has potential for long lasting effects and is most effective in young children.

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DBV Technologies to start supplemental safety trial for peanut allergy skin patch 10th November 2023

The biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies is due to begin two safety trials for Viaskin Peanut in two age groups, known as COMFORT Toddlers and COMFORT Children.

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Employee wins law suit after being dismissed for taking time off to recover from anaphylaxis 9th November 2023

An employee who was sacked after taking five days off work to recover from a near-fatal allergic reaction has successfully sued his employer on the grounds of disability discrimination.

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Pharmacist saves woman having a near-fatal allergic reaction to bee sting in Northern Ireland 8th November 2023

A community pharmacist in Co Down, Northern Ireland, has been celebrated as a local hero after treating a woman with adrenaline after a bee sting caused an anaphylactic reaction

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