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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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Allergy to Peanuts ImPacting Emotions and Life (APPEAL) 7th October 2020

The goal of the study was to identify concepts important to peanut-allergic individuals and their parents/caregivers, as well as to compare and contrast the impact of peanut allergy between countries and groups.

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New investigation highlights allergen risks posed by vending machines 2nd October 2020

The trading standards service of Torfaen County Borough Council have released the results of their investigation into the risks posed to consumers with food allergies from drinks purchased from vending machines. During their investigation between April and September 2020, the

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Latest NHS Digital Figures see rise in adult allergy hospital admission 23rd September 2020

Latest figures reveal that hospital admissions for anaphylactic shock in adults aged 19 and over have increased 27% since last year and risen dramatically over the last seven years. Hospital admissions for anaphylactic shock for adults increased from 3751 to

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Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes new Chair of Clinical and Scientific Advisory Panel 22nd September 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is pleased to announce that Professor John Warner OBE, Emeritus Professor of Paediatrics, Imperial College, London and Hon.Professor University of Cape Town, South Africa, has become the new Chair of the charity’s Clinical and Scientific Advisory Panel. Now semi-retired, Professor

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NICE publishes updated anaphylaxis guidance on the prescribing of adrenaline injectors after emergency treatment 15th September 2020

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently updated its anaphylaxis guidance regarding the prescribing of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) before discharge after emergency treatment. This update outlines that healthcare professionals should always offer people with allergies a

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University and Allergies: Q&A with Youth Ambassador Dan Kelly 8th September 2020

As new and returning students prepare for university, the Anaphylaxis Campaign has worked with allergy blogger Dan Kelly to bring together students’ most pressing allergy-related questions for a special Q&A video. Students going to university are often managing their allergies

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Six-year-old school girl wins compensation after suffering severe allergic reaction at school 29th July 2020

A recent court case has highlighted the importance of allergy awareness and education in schools. Maizy Harman, aged six years, has been awarded £2000 in compensation from North Yorkshire County Council after they provided her with food containing her allergen

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The Emergency Treatment of Anaphylaxis in School during the COVID 19 Pandemic 24th July 2020

As schools prepare for children to return full time, we have been contacted by concerned parents and school staff about how the COVID-19 epidemic and the restrictions in place because of it, affect the giving of emergency treatment to children

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Highlights from the EAACI Digital Congress 2020 6th July 2020

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Annual Congress 2020, took place digitally this year from 6- 8 June 2020. EAACI is an association of more than 11,000 clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals from 24 countries and

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