Did you know that 6 million children have food allergies in the US? 1 in 13 children are affected. Given the standard classroom size, that is two children per class! These statistics are alarming but very accurate! So how did we get here? The truth is, we don’t have...
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This year, due to the pandemic are having a “Trunk or Treat Parade” in order to maintain social distancing during the pandemic. We can’t wait to celebrate, give away prizes and see all the amazing costumes. We can’t wait to see you! When: Wednesday October 28, 2020 Time: 6pm-7:30 pm Where: 3051...
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The standard recommendation to treat an anaphylaxis emergency is administer epinephrine promptly in the reaction, and call 9-1-1 to have an ambulance take you to the emergency department. A modified anaphylaxis emergency care plan is now offered for patients and families to consider given Coronavirus (COVID-19) risks and concerns....
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The peanut pill, Palforzia, has been approved by the FDA, so what are food allergy patients supposed to think? HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW Palforzia is a patented capsule that contains peanut flour. It is prescribed to treat ages 4 to 17 with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy...
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Why do we see teal pumpkins during Halloween? Teal pumpkins indicate non-food treats are available for kids with food allergies, which allows them to safely participate. This simple act promotes inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions. Provide non-food treats for trick-or-treaters Place a teal pumpkin in...
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We can’t wait to see you again this year for our FREE 4th Annual Food Allergy Friendly Trunk Or Treat hosted by Food Allergy Institute of North Texas and Family Allergy & Asthma Care on October 28, 2019 at our Flower Mound office! In addition to treats that are...
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Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food. Anyone can get sick from a foodborne illness (also called food poisoning). But some groups of people are more likely to get sick and to have a...
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In every community, every day, you’ll find a circle of heroes keeping all those with food allergies safe. Celebrate your food allergy heroes and make an impact at FARE’s Food Allergy Heroes Walk at the Dallas Zoo on November 10. Celebrate your food allergy heroes and make an impact...
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DATE CHANGE: Due to inclement weather, we have moved the date for the 3rd Annual Food Allergy Friendly Trunk or Treat at our Flower Mound location from Wednesday, OCTOBER 24 to Monday, OCTOBER 29. Don’t miss food allergy friendly fun including a photo booth, costume contest, games, boogie woogie...
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Don’t wait to get your school forms filled out, epinephrine auto injectors refilled and asthma action plans. Here are additional resources to help you make going back to school with food allergies a success. FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) offers these resources to help: Essential Resources and Tips...
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