Tips for Road Trips With Food Allergies

Car trips with kids can be great family fun. But managing food allergies on the road can make things challenging. Successful summer vacations with food allergies are possible. Read our list of tips before you hit the road.

[Sponsored] Preventing Food Allergies and Introducing Solid Foods

Parents have lots of questions about introducing foods to their baby. When and how should I introduce solids? What if they are at high risk for food allergies? When should I introduce common allergens? Our experts answer these questions and more.

 

NEWS AND RESEARCH

Oral Epinephrine Film Shows Positive Results From Real-World Conditions

A sublingual form of epinephrine from Aquestive Therapeutics showed positive results in a recent study. Read the press release about this possible option to use epinephrine without needles.

FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Older

Everyone 6 months and older can now get a vaccine for COVID-19. Read the press release to learn more.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Our community is a great place to connect with other families managing food allergies. You can ask your own questions, get the latest news, and participate in our surveys.

Navigating Food on Group Trips

How do you manage food for your child on group trips? One parent is asking for ideas on how to help her child avoid food allergy reactions on a trip where food will be cooked for a large group. What ideas can you share with this community member?

Survey: How Do You Plan Allergy-Friendly Summer Playdates?

Summer playdates can be fun, but navigating food allergies can require some planning. Take our survey to share your ideas and tips for planning playdates that are both safe and fun! We'll share all your great ideas in an upcoming blog post. Take the survey now.

WEBINARS AND VIDEOS

Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) – Watch On Demand

Do you or your child have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)? During our recorded webinar “Eating Without Pain: Partnership for Effective Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE),” you will learn more about managing EoE, treatment, and finding resources for social and financial support.

Are you a health care professional who treats someone with EoE or wants to learn more about the condition? The continuing medical education (CME) on-demand program “Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Guidelines and Emerging Evidence for Effective Management Strategies” covers the diagnosis and management of EoE, how to recognize EoE symptoms, and much more. Watch the session for health care professionals on demand.

RECIPES AND FOOD

Allergy-Friendly Frozen Treats for Hot Summer Days

KFA has several recipes for allergy-friendly frozen treats like sorbets and frozen pops that you and your family can make all summer long! Cool down with recipes from our recent blog post or search for more in our Safe Eats® Allergy-Friendly Recipe Collection.

Watermelon Sorbet or Granita


Blueberry “Cheezecake” Pops

FOOD ALLERGY RECALLS

8 New Recalls and Product Alerts Due to Undeclared Allergens and Possible Foreign Particles

Enjoy Life Natural Brands Select Bakery Products (possible foreign material) and Blount Fine Foods Panera Southwest Corn Chowder (undeclared wheat) are among the foods recently recalled. Be sure to check our list of recent recalls.

EVERY GIFT HELPS

Managing food allergies is hard work, but Kids With Food Allergies CARES. With our passion for community, advocacy, research, education, and support, KFA is able to serve as a vital lifeline for many families working to keep their children with food allergies safe and healthy. And you can help!

Every gift helps! By donating today, you can make a difference in the lives of families raising children with food allergies.

Did You Miss Our Last Issue?

If you didn't get a chance to read our June 2022 issue, check it out to learn more about managing food allergies at outdoor events, answers to common questions about epinephrine and anaphylaxis, allergy-friendly cookout recipes, and more.
 

Thank you for your continued support.
Kids With Food Allergies is the food allergy division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. 
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