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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Are you hosting or attending a Fourth of July celebration? The following FARE tips will help be prepared for considering food allergies. If you’re hosting: Provide labels or markers to write names on cups to prevent mix-ups. Ask your guests ahead of time how you can best help them...
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Wish Bone Salad Dressing issued an allergy alert on undeclared milk and egg in 15 oz. Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing today. The press release reads as follows: PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Wish Bone House...
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