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Statement regarding merge of Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK 11th June 2026

Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK to merge, creating a stronger, unified voice for people living with allergy and anaphylaxis.  Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK today announce their intention to merge on the 1st of October, bringing together their expertise to create a more powerful, unified voice
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New review highlights ethnic inequalities in children’s food allergy care 21st May 2026

A new international review has highlighted important inequalities in the prevalence, management, and outcomes of IgE-mediated food allergies among children from different ethnic backgrounds. The scoping review, published in the World Allergy Organization Journal, analysed 37 studies from high-income countries
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A Tribute to Jenson 30th April 2026

Today, we’re remembering Jenson Joseph. Losing him so young, aged just 25 on 30 April 2024, was the result of a rare anaphylactic reaction as he lay sleeping. Diagnosed with a peanut and almond allergy at the age of 21,
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Statement regarding the death of Janine Morse 3rd April 2023

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Janine Morse, 59, who died at her home in Porthcawl on Christmas Day, 25th December 2021, from anaphylaxis.

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Allergic Therapeutics announces first dosing in peanut allergy vaccine trial 29th March 2023

Allergy Therapeutics, a biotechnology company specialising in the treatment and diagnosis of allergic disorders, has announced the first application of VLP Peanut in peanut allergic patients has commenced.

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FSA consultation on ‘May Contain’ guidance 29th March 2023

The Food Standards Agency is seeking views on new advice for how and when to apply precautionary allergen labelling (PAL).

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Scholarships available for Allergy Postgraduate Programme at Imperial College London 28th March 2023

Imperial College London is offering up to five scholarships for UK or international applicants for the next academic year 2023-2024.

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Charity concert returns in honour of schoolboy who lost his life to allergic reaction 28th March 2023

‘The Hope Hoot’, returning for its second year following a three-year hiatus, will be raising money and awareness for two allergy charities, Allergy UK and Anaphylaxis UK.

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Introduction of peanuts at four to six months can reduce risk of allergy, new analysis suggests  20th March 2023

A new analysis that looked at the optimal timing of introducing peanut products to babies to prevent peanut allergy suggests that a 77% reduction in peanut allergy could be achieved if peanut was introduced to all babies at four to six months of age. 

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MHRA issues recall on pholcodine-containing medicines 15th March 2023

Following a scientific review of the safety of pholcodine, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), with advice from the independent Commission on Human Medicines, has recommended that all pholcodine-containing cough and cold medicines should be withdrawn as a precautionary measure. 

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Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL): What lies ahead (online webinar) 13th March 2023

The Affidia Journal will be hosting an online webinar entitled Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL): What lies ahead on 23 March, 3 – 5pm.

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Allergy-safe Easter activities 12th March 2023

For many people, Easter is the time of year for indulging in chocolate and all kinds of other sweet treats.

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