Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, adapted from Talking to Our Kids About Food Allergies: Children Believe Grownups. Food Allergy Teaching Point #1: Children Believe Grownups Millions of kids around the world truly believe in Santa Claus. They have listened to the stories that their parents have told […]
Read more →Collaborating and partnering are a key to who AllergyHome is and what we do. In the spirit of collaboration, we are incredibly lucky to welcome this fantastic team of educators and advocates, each with skill-sets and expertise that broaden the reach and scope of the food allergy […]
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Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc PICKING THE RIGHT CAMP FOR A CAMPER WITH FOOD ALLERGIES: Before camp registration, talk to the camp health officer or director and make sure that there is a well thought out food allergy policy that is followed. This is also the […]
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It is a great honor and pleasure for AllergyHome to introduce Anne Sheetz, BSN, MPH, NEA-BC. Ms. Sheetz is the former Director of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, School Health Services Unit, and is a dedicated advocate for student health and school nursing. She has been […]
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AllergyHome is honored to introduce the International Association for Food Protein Enterocolitis (IAFFPE) and Fallon Schultz. Fallon and IAFFPE have been integral in spreading FPIES awareness and supporting those who manage this condition. IAFFPE’s advocacy and educational initiatives have led to impactful change and will continue to […]
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AllergyHome proudly introduces our guest contributor, Charlotte W. Collins, JD. Ms. Collins is Senior Vice President for Policy and Programs for Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. She is a fierce advocate and leader in food allergy and asthma advocacy efforts, including laws regarding stock epinephrine in US schools.Thank you Charlotte for […]
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AllergyHome proudly introduces our guest contributor, Chris Weiss. Chris is Director of Research and Dissemination for the Global Food Protection Institute (Battle Creek, Michigan), and formerly VP of Advocacy for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (2001-2012). He has been a leader and trailblazer in food allergy advocacy for over […]
Read more →2013 was a great year for food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness Our community has seen great gains this year and food allergies have been in the national spotlight. We’ve seen the passage of laws supporting stock epinephrine in schools and the recent release of the CDC’s Voluntary Guidelines on Managing Food […]
Read more →Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening allergic reaction. Epinephrine is the first line treatment of this allergic emergency. Prompt treatment with epinephrine is critical. Here are four food allergy myth pitfalls that can get in the way of the correct treatment. […]
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Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc “Dad, I heard a crazy thing. I heard a kid died from her food allergy. Is that true?” I recently discussed the subject of my own ten year old son’s mortality with him. He broached the subject with me. “Dad, I […]
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