Anaphylaxis UK is urging healthcare professionals to make sure that medication prescribed to their patients does not contain ingredients that they are allergic too.
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Jo talks about her struggles with avoiding contact with latex gloves and rubber while on duty and how this impacted her ability to do her job. She shares how she developed the allergy in her late 20s, despite having no prior history of a serious allergy.
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A review of recent data regarding frequency of allergic reactions has shown similar rates of anaphylaxis to COVID vaccines as to other vaccines.
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The Food Standards Agency (the food regulator for England, Northern Ireland and Wales) want to understand the experiences of people who have had reactions to food or drinks or have narrowly avoided having a reaction.
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The Patient Information Forum (PIF) has today (28 February) launched a new PIF TICK toolkit to help healthcare professionals provide trusted information to their patients.
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A review of infant weaning research from around the world has concluded that the introduction of certain food allergens before the age of 11 months could decrease the likelihood of developing some food allergies.
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released updated UK guidance on allergen-free and vegan claim
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The article highlights the importance of retailers complying with the legislation to avoid potential fines and to ensure the safety of their customers. It also emphasizes the challenges faced by some independent retailers in complying with the law, including rising staff costs and operational expenses
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Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? If your mum has an allergy, there may be a few extra things to consider.
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