Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, anytime.
Wellness
Discovering Allergies: Food Allergies Can Happen Anytime
Did you know that just because you or your child doesn't have allergies now, it doesn't mean you will never have them? Allergies can develop at any time.
by: Alex Thom
People say some really stupid things about food allergies.
Wellness
If a Peanut Can Kill You, Maybe You're Meant to Die
For anyone who has ever said something this idiotic, where is the compassion and support for fellow humans? We all live on this planet together.
by: Alex Thom
An interview with Lisa Rutter of No Nuts Moms Group
Mummy
An Interview With Lisa Rutter Of No Nuts Moms Group
Do you have a child with allergies? Finding a group like this can help you get the support you need.
by: Alex Thom
Hamilton mall guards to carry EpiPens in case of emergency
In The News
Should Mall Guards Carry EpiPens?
After a girl died from a reaction to ice cream at a Burlington Mall, more attention has been on access to epinephrine auto-injectors in public spaces.
by: Alex Thom
What about the non-allergic siblings of kids with food allergies?
Kids
Non-Allergic Siblings Of Kids With Food Allergies
The sibling of a child who has life-threatening allergies can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. What do you do to help ensure this doesn't happen?
by: Alex Thom
Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award 2014
Education
The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award
Do you know a Canadian student who will be attending a post-secondary education institution in September and has worked to raise allergy awareness?
by: Alex Thom
surface allergen removal survey
Wellness
Surface Allergen Removal: Quick Survey
A new formulation has been developed that is effective at removing trace amounts of nut allergens from surfaces. Now the team who developed it needs your help.
by: Alex Thom
Could hypoallergenic peanuts help or hinder allergy education?
Wellness
The Problem With A Hypoallergenic Peanut
With a margin of error of 2%, "hypoallergenic" peanuts aren't safe and could ultimately lead to someone's death.
by: Alex Thom