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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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Nine years on: remembering Owen Carey 22nd April 2026

Today we remember Owen Carey – an 18-year-old young man who died after experiencing a fatal allergic reaction while celebrating his birthday on 22 April 2017 at a London restaurant with his family and girlfriend. Owen had multiple food allergies and made staff aware of them
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Julianne Ponan has joined the Anaphylaxis Campaign as an Ambassador 4th February 2021

As an ambassador Julianne will work with us to educate, inform and campaign as a high profile entrepreneur who has lived with anaphylaxis since childhood. Julianne Ponan was a toddler when she had her first anaphylactic attack. At nursery after

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Psychological Service Needs for Food Allergy 3rd February 2021

Please take part in the international survey on Psychological Service Needs for Food Allergy headed by Dr Rebecca Knibb at Aston University in collaboration Dr Chrissie Jones, Dr Helen Brough, Dr Linda Herbert, Mary Jane Marchisotto, Centres in the UK,

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Response to Editorial in the BMJ (18 January 2021) 22nd January 2021

We really welcome the Editorial in the BMJ (18th January 2021)-  “Vaccinating against Covid 19 in People who report Allergies.” Click here to read the editorial The Campaign has had an unprecedented number of calls to our helpline from allergic

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Statement regarding death of Ellen Raffell 20th January 2021

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ellen Raffell, aged 16, who sadly died on 31st October 2019. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to her family at this difficult time. Following the inquest on

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Shrimp – allergic patients in a multi-food oral immunotherapy trial(OIT) 16th January 2021

Shrimp allergy is a common and serious food allergy that is underdiagnosed and often lifelong.

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Does your child have peanut allergy? 8th January 2021

Acaster Lloyd Consulting are looking for participants to take part in a research study about caregivers’ and children’s Experiences of taking an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy) treatment or 2. Their thoughts about how an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy)

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European Commission approves first treatment for peanut allergy 7th January 2021

Aimmune Therapeutics’ PALFORZIA® has been approved by the European Commission as a treatment for peanut allergy. The European Commission (EC) has approved PALFORZIA®  for the treatment of peanut allergy, making it the first treatment for the condition. Produced by Aimmune

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Allergy Therapeutics and Imperial College London start Peanut Allergy Study 6th January 2021

Allergy Therapeutics PLC – Sussex-based biotechnology firm focused on allergy vaccines – Initiates peanut allergy biomarker study with Imperial College London to confirm potential of novel peanut vaccine candidate. The study aims to evaluate the novel virus like particle based

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Entrepreneur and allergy advocate Julianne Ponan is named Anaphylaxis Campaign’s newest ambassador 16th December 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions, has welcomed a new Ambassador to help raise awareness and create a safer environment for those with allergies. Julianne Ponan,

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