AAFA’s Advocacy in Action
From arranging a congressional briefing to pushing to improve access to epinephrine, AAFA advocates are a constant presence on Capitol Hill.
Allergen Labeling on Alcohol
On Nov. 8, AAFA co-hosted a briefing to Congress on the importance of allergen labeling for alcohol. The briefing titled, “The Case for Mandatory Alcohol Labeling,” raised awareness that common allergens such as milk and egg can be in alcohol. AAFA co-hosted the event with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), and the National Consumers League (NCL). AAFA shared the patient perspective on why mandatory allergen labeling of alcohol is critical to our community.
Expanding Access to Life-Saving Epinephrine
Nearly one in 50 people in the U.S. are at risk for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be triggered by allergies to food, insects, medicines, and latex. The first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine. It comes in easy-to-use devices, such as auto-injectors. It can occur suddenly and get worse fast. It’s important to give epinephrine right away.
If passed, Dillon’s Law would legally allow trained people to carry and give epinephrine in an emergency. Dillon's Law is named after Dillon Mueller, a teenage boy whose life was cut short due to a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. Dillon had never had such a reaction before and did not have a prescription for epinephrine. This bill honors his memory and aims to prevent similar tragedies.
You can support this critical legislation today by asking Congress to support Dillon’s Law. Send a message to your congressperson now.
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