School Parties and Food Allergies

As the first half of the school year comes to a close, parties and celebrations involving food may be more common at your child’s school.  

Our blog post offers tips for navigating school events for children with food allergies. 

To prepare for these events, we suggest 5 steps:  

1. Partner with your child’s teacher before the event 

2. Ensure there are safe foods for your child 

3. Encourage non-food treats 

4. Recommend non-food activities 

5. Remind your child of age-appropriate food allergy management skills 

Following these steps provides a way for your child to enjoy classroom and school-based celebrations while managing their food allergies.  

Read our blog post for more suggestions!  

It's Open Enrollment Time! What to Know If You're Managing Food Allergies

Open enrollment for the federal health insurance marketplace (HealthCare.gov) started on Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15.  

We’ve got resources to help you understand the process and choose a plan that’s right for you and your family.  

Take Action to Support the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act

About 1 out of 5 school-aged children with food allergies has an allergic reaction while at school. The Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act (S.121/H.R.9550) creates standards designed to ensure the safety of children with food allergies while they are at school. 

Take action today and ask your members of Congress to support this important legislation. 

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CREATE YOUR FUNDRAISER TODAY

Whether advocating for policy changes, supporting critical research, or providing resources and support, our programs make a difference. We’re grateful to all our supporters and hope you join this community of passionate and generous volunteers. 

Learn more about KFA Allies and start an online fundraiser at kidswithfoodallergies.org/fundraise  

RESEARCH NEWS

Our November 2024 research update includes summaries on current clinical trials, surveys, and study outcomes on the following topics: 

Food Allergy 

• Psychology Service Referrals Are Increasing for Children with Food Allergy 

Oral Allergy Syndrome 

• Anaphylm™ (Epinephrine) Sublingual Film Has Positive Results from Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) Challenge Study 

To learn more about this month’s food allergy news, visit our blog. 

INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS

Participants Needed for Interviews on Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is looking for people who live with food allergies and/or anaphylaxis or their caregivers to participate in an interview. The interview will give you a chance to share your firsthand experiences and opinions about managing these conditions. Information learned from this interview will help us create new resources to help manage food allergy and anaphylaxis.

Kids with Food Allergies (KFA) is a division of AAFA.

If selected for the interview, you will be compensated for your time. If you would like to participate in the interview, please take this quick survey to see if you qualify.
 

                                         TAKE THE SURVEY

EOE PROGRAMS

EoE Care for the Littles: New Treatments and Tips from Caregivers Like You!

Learn about new eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) treatment options to help manage symptoms, work with your health care team, and manage stress.

                                         WATCH THE PROGRAM

Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. ET! During “EoE in the Littles: Early Diagnosis and New Treatment Options,” an expert panel will talk about how to identify symptoms, support caregivers, and manage care transitions.

                           REGISTER FOR THE CME PROGRAM NOW

Did You Miss Our Previous Newsletter?

Check out our previous issue to learn about how eczema compares with other skin conditions and about a new decision aid for oral immunotherapy for children with food allergies. 
 

READ THE PREVIOUS ISSUE

Thank you for your continued support.
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