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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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NICE publishes updated anaphylaxis guidelines on assessment and referral after emergency treatment 18th June 2026

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on the assessment and referral of people following emergency treatment for anaphylaxis. This new guideline replaces NICE guideline CG134 (December 2011).  The update aims to improve the
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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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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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New and improved AllergyWise® for Schools course for all school staff 8th March 2023

We are moving our AllergyWise® courses to our new learning platform on the Anaphylaxis UK website. The new platform provides a smoother training experience and features our updated and improved AllergyWise® for Schools course. 

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Healthcare professionals urged to check for food allergens in medication  8th March 2023

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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Living with a Latex Allergy- latest YouTube video 2nd March 2023

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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New data shows COVID vaccines rate of anaphylaxis same as other vaccines  1st March 2023

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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Food Reactions Study 28th February 2023

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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New trusted information toolkit for healthcare professionals 28th February 2023

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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New review findings support introducing allergens to babies before 11 months 27th February 2023

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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