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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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Why accessible colour matters to allergy safety in schools 28th April 2026

By Marie Difolco, author of ‘Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond‘ When people think about allergy safety in schools, they rightly think about training, Individual Healthcare Plans, clear labelling and access to adrenaline devices. What they do not usually
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Partial clinical hold on peanut allergy treatment study is lifted  21st February 2023

DBV Technologies has announced that the FDA has lifted the partial clinical hold on the company’s VITESSE trial.

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Oral immunotherapy with boiled peanuts could help peanut allergic children 8th February 2023

A new Australian study has added to the growing body of research looking at the use of boiled peanuts in oral immunotherapy (OIT) to treat peanut allergy. 

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Statement regarding the death of Jess Prinsloo  6th February 2023

We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Jess Prinsloo, aged 24, who died on 31st December 2022 while on holiday in South Africa. 

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Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February 1st February 2023

For Places2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February), we’ve got the following tips to help children and young people manage allergy anxiety

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How to have an allergen-free Valentine’s Day  24th January 2023

Although Valentine’s Day is regarded by many as the most romantic day of the year, we know it can sometimes present challenges for people who are at risk of serious allergic reactions. 

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Fundraising update from Anaphylaxis UK 11th January 2023

As we kick start another exciting year, we want to let you know about all the fundraising updates taking place at Anaphylaxis UK.

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Threshold levels in foods for the priority allergens 9th January 2023

Knowledge of thresholds constitutes a critical requirement to assessing the risk from allergens, as they are a characteristic of the hazard that allergens present to the food-allergic population. An expert committee of The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) concurred that

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Allergens dominate UK food recalls, finds study 6th January 2023

More than half of food recalls in the United Kingdom over a 5-year period were due to allergens, according to a recently released study. Allergen-related recalls increased annually until 2019, peaking at 118 before decreasing to 82 and 84 in

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Are alternative proteins increasing food allergies? 5th January 2023

Trends, drivers and future perspectives Food allergy can represent a serious human health issue. The observed rise in regional incidence and global prevalence of food allergies raise, among other, also questions about the risks related to the consumption of new,

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