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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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Statement regarding the inquest of Alexander Ngai-Jun Wu  14th July 2023

Coroner Lydia Brown has ended the inquest into the death of 19-year-old Alexander Ngai-Jun Wu who tragically died on 30 August 2022 in COLOGNE, Germany.  

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People seeking advice on insect bites and stings triples 12th July 2023

The number of people looking for advice on insect stings and bites has increased with the NHS website reporting triple the amount of views to its insect bite and sting page compared to last summer.

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Review: Innovations in the treatment of anaphylaxis 11th July 2023

This review entitled “Innovations in the treatment of anaphylaxis: A review of recent data” explores innovative nasal and oral products under investigation for the outpatient emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

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New article provides insights into immediate vaccine hypersensitivity reactions 11th July 2023

An article published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology this month sheds new light on the management of immediate hypersensitivity reactions to vaccines.  

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The ability of children and families with and without nut allergy to correctly identify nuts 10th July 2023

Researchers assessed nut recognition in children with and without nut allergy and their parents or guardians.

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New feeding guidelines for children aged 1-5 reinforce importance of early introduction and continued consumption 6th July 2023

SACN has released a report that reviews the current recommendations for feeding children aged 1 to 5 years.

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Significant Drop in Allergen-Related Product Recalls in Australia 29th June 2023

A recent report by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has revealed that last year, Australia had their lowest rate of allergen-related product recalls in almost a decade. This reduction suggests that FSANZ’s initiatives and tighter regulations in the food

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Allergy dad completes 35-mile ultra marathon in support of Anaphylaxis UK 28th June 2023

Avid runner and allergy dad Luke Taylor completed the ultra marathon from Sheffield to Nottingham, covering a distance of 35 miles in just over seven hours, in aid of Anaphylaxis UK.

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Statement on the death of Eamonn Hogan 28th June 2023

Anaphylaxis UK recently learned of the tragic death of Eamonn Hogan, aged 43, from Kilcoo, Northern Ireland.  Eamonn suffered a serious and unexpected anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting on Tuesday 13th June.

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