The film Peter Rabbit is going to be released in cinemas across the UK from tomorrow, Friday 16th March 2018. The film has received a mixed reception in the press and within the allergic community because of a scene in
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The Anaphylaxis Campaign was saddened to learn of the death of 15-year-old James Turnbull, who died after experiencing a severe allergic reaction earlier this year on Saturday 24th February 2018. From the media reports we understand James took a bite
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The ‘Beast from the East’ and ‘Storm Emma’ mean many weather warnings have been in place this week as snow and icy conditions grip the nation. Our helpline and information team have received some queries about how to store adrenaline
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You may have seen in the news today a lot of stories about how taking a daily fish oil capsule during pregnancy and the first few months of breastfeeding may reduce a baby’s risk of developing food allergy. This is
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Following the USA release of the children’s film Peter Rabbit, the Anaphylaxis Campaign was very concerned to learn that in one scene, the rabbits deliberately pelt the film’s antagonist Tom McGregor with blackberries after learning that he has a severe
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17th January 2018 The coroner’s inquest into the death of 18-year-old Shahida Shahid ruled yesterday a verdict of death by misadventure. Our Chief Executive was personally in attendance at the inquest in Manchester over several days to offer support to
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10th January 2018 We were very saddened to learn of the death of 18-year-old Shahida Shahid a few years ago. Our Chief Executive is currently attending the coroner’s inquest that has been taking place this week in Manchester to understand
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Yesterday two men appeared in court having been charged with manslaughter following the death of 15-year old Megan Lee on 1st January 2017. Megan had eaten food from the Royal Spice Indian takeaway in Hyndburn, Lancashire on Friday December 30th
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You may have seen in the news that Ide Primary School in Exeter has received criticism for introducing a ‘nut-free environment’ policy and the subsequent coverage in the Daily Mail Online. The Anaphylaxis Campaign provided a full statement to the
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