Shrimp allergy is a common and serious food allergy that is underdiagnosed and often lifelong.
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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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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 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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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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Dr June Raine, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said: “We have this evening (Wednesday 9 December 2020) issued updated guidance to COVID-19 vaccination centres about the management of anaphylaxis, following two reports of anaphylaxis
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Derby Coroner’s Court has ended the inquest into the death of Muhammed Musa Akbar, (known as Musa) a 12-year-old boy who died on 15 January 2019 after suffering a suspected severe allergic reaction whilst at a football birthday party at
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The May Contain Break the Stigma campaign empowers young people to speak up about their allergies and feel confident addressing them throughout their lives. The campaign features inspiring allergy advocates from TV, theatre, sport, and news. LINK TO THE HERO
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In two unrelated incidents, two restaurant owners have received substantial court fines this month, following successful prosecutions after their customers suffered severe allergic reactions as a result of being served their allergens in error. In Wellingborough, a woman had called
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