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Support for adults with food and non-food allergy 10th July 2026

Food and non-food allergies are often associated with childhood, but millions of adults across the UK live with allergies too. Around 6% of the UK adult population has a clinically confirmed food allergy, equating to approximately 2.4 million people[1]. Many
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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four years and over. This adrenaline device option is
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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes launch of Natasha’s Prize 22nd June 2026

The announcement that Natasha’s Foundation has launched Natasha’s Prize – a groundbreaking £10 million fund dedicated to research into preventing allergies – has been hugely encouraging for the allergy community.  As a charity supporting people living with serious allergies, Anaphylaxis UK warmly
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Things to remember on the 5th of November 26th October 2023

Enjoy the celebrations of Bonfire Night with our tips for staying safe if you have a food allergy.

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New research links asthma medicines to anaphylaxis 20th October 2023

A new study published in Scientific Reports this October suggests that the asthma treatments omalizumab, benralizumab and mepolizumab are linked to a higher risk of anaphylactic reactions than other similar drugs.

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ready2reactuk – a new campaign to save lives 17th October 2023

ready2reactuk is a new campaign aiming to avoid preventable deaths caused by anaphylaxis in the UK through education.

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New EAACI guidelines on diagnosis of immediate-type food allergy 17th October 2023

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) launched their latest guidelines for diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergy this October.

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New leaflet aims to reduce risk of serious allergic reactions in children 6th October 2023

A new patient information leaflet titled ‘Reducing the risk of your child having a serious allergic reaction.’ has been published by leading allergy experts including Anaphylaxis UK Clinical Panel members, Professor Adam Fox, Dr Paul Turner and Professor Graham Roberts.

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How to host an allergy-friendly Halloween party  4th October 2023

With allergies among the population increasing, it’s likely you or someone you know will have at least one food allergy.  

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Many people mistakenly think they’re allergic to penicillin 29th September 2023

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) have said that millions of people may wrongly believe they are allergic to penicillin. The RPS, which represents pharmacists, suggests that up to 95% of these claims are incorrect.

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Cumbria hotel fined £16,000 after best man suffers anaphylaxis at wedding 29th September 2023

The operator of Hipping Hall in Cumbria has been fined £16,000 following an incident in which the best man at a wedding hosted at the hotel suffered anaphylaxis due to nuts in the canapés.

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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2023   27th September 2023

This year’s Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1-7 October), sponsored by Nestle Health Science, starts this Sunday with a focus on empowering people with the right knowledge and building confidence to safely manage serious allergies. 

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