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“We were told it was safe”: a family’s call for better allergy care for young adults   10th April 2026

Saavan and his family have been navigating life with serious food allergies since early childhood. While they have worked tirelessly to manage his condition, inconsistent access to specialist care and limited treatment options have created significant challenges along the way.
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“I’ve been asked to leave restaurants and sign disclaimers” 8th April 2026

Allergies are often associated with childhood — but they can develop at any stage of life. For Hong, that moment came at 30, when she was diagnosed with serious allergies. Almost overnight, she had to completely rethink her diet, with
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“I didn’t want to make a fuss – so I took risks I shouldn’t have” 7th April 2026

Luke first experienced a serious allergic reaction aged three and from that moment on, everyday life became about constant vigilance and staying safe in situations most of us take for granted. That vigilance was sometimes met with misunderstanding, exclusion, and
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Reporting on emerging food allergens in Europe: what the latest research tells us 26th August 2025

A newly published study from the French Allergy-Vigilance Network (AVN), spanning over two decades from 2002 to 2023, has shed light on an important issue affecting many people who live with food allergies: serious reactions triggered by foods outside the

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New EAACI campaign highlights dangers of incorrect antibiotic allergy labelling  20th August 2025

Antibiotics are life-saving medicines — but only if we use them wisely. Millions of people carry an ‘antibiotic allergy’ label in their medical records. However, research shows that over 90% of these patients are not truly allergic when properly tested.  

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Are you a healthcare practitioner supporting & advising families on complementary feeding? 13th August 2025

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting healthcare practitioners to take part in a research study to help prevent food allergy. This research is part of a doctorate project led by Karen Wright and funded by the Biomedical Research

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NICE recommends first under the tongue immunotherapy for severe birch tree pollen allergy   30th July 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released its final draft guidance recommending Itulazax® (Betula verrucosa)—the first sublingual (under the tongue) tablet immunotherapy, which could help up to 27,000 people in England with moderate to severe birch

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Eating out on holiday: the allergy checklist  28th July 2025

Going on holiday is all about relaxing but for people with serious allergies, dining out in unfamiliar locations can bring added stress.

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EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA: first needle-free option for anaphylaxis treatment in the UK 24th July 2025

The UK medicines regulator (MHRA) has approved EURneffy®, the country’s first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults and children weighing 30kg or more. This new option is expected to become available

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Flying with food allergies: new review confirms commercial flights are much safer than you might think  22nd July 2025

For anyone living with food allergies—or caring for someone who does—the thought of experiencing a reaction at 30,000 feet can understandably trigger serious worry. People are well aware that help is far from being immediately available in the air, and

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Our statement regarding the inquest of Benedict Blythe  22nd July 2025

Anaphylaxis UK offers our condolences and heartfelt support to the family and friends of Benedict Blythe who was just five years old when he tragically died at school on 1st December 2021. 

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Anaphylaxis UK Business Forum – 10 July recap 17th July 2025

Our forums focus on current challenges affecting the food industry in relation to allergens, including recent events, upcoming guidance, and industry challenges.

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