AllergyHome is excited to introduce our next guest contributor, Linda E. Erceg, RN, MS, PHN. Ms. Erceg is a champion in camp health and camp nursing, and is director of the Association of Camp Nurses. Please join us in welcoming Linda Erceg. “The goal is to match […]
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AllergyHome is honored to introduce the American Latex Allergy Association. The American Latex Allergy Association’s work in advocacy and education has greatly benefited the lives of those with with latex allergy. Thank you, ALAA for joining us. What is Latex Allergy? Natural Rubber Latex Allergy is a complex […]
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The Elephant in the Exam Room: Food Allergy Mortality Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc While written for a target audience of healthcare professionals, this post can give parents and others, talking points and things to consider when discussing food allergy management with healthcare teams. Unfortunately, food […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Dear Friends, Has anyone used AllergyHome resources to help bring food allergy awareness to your school communities? Who did you share with or teach? What resources did you use? How did it go? Do you know the outcome? We would love to hear from you. The good, […]
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