What to Know About the Flovent Discontinuation

Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus brand name fluticasone inhalers are no longer being made. If your child uses one of these products for asthma or EoE, find out what you need to know.

It is important to continue your child’s asthma or EoE treatment, so talk with their doctor as soon as possible about the best option going forward.

Do You Know the Difference Between Brand Name, Generic, and Authorized Generic Medicines?

Brand name medicines can only be made by the original manufacturer for a certain period of time. It is marketed with a name that’s easier to remember. An authorized generic is the same medicine without the brand name label. A generic medicine has the same active ingredient, strength, dosage, and route of administration but may look different and work differently if it’s a device like an epinephrine auto-injector or asthma inhaler. Read more about the differences between these types of medicines.

XOLAIR® Receives Priority Review for the Possible Treatment of Food Allergies

The FDA has accepted a priority review for XOLAIR® (omalizumab) for the treatment of allergic reactions. This drug aims to reduce allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, caused by accidental exposure to various foods in people aged 1 year and older with food allergies. Under a priority review, the FDA is expected to decide on approval in early 2024. Read the press release to learn more.

Thank you for entrusting KFA as your ally in health. Together, we’ve made a difference for people living with and managing food allergies. In 2023, you helped us offer hope and support for the 20 million people managing food allergies in the U.S. by delivering:

Critical research on food allergy prevention, treatment, and care
Advocacy for better food labels and improved access to emergency medicines
Community and education programs that help people manage food allergies

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Are You a Parent of a Child with a Food Allergy or Intolerance?

Have you:

Experienced stress in managing your child’s food allergy
Wondered when and how to let your teen practice self-management
Sought support or advice online on allergy-related topics

Please consider participating in this research and share your experience!

Participants must care for a child with a food allergy/intolerance between ages 10 to 18 and be located in the U.S. Participants will complete a 60-minute remote interview. Both you and your child are invited to participate. Your child’s participation is not required but highly encouraged. Participants will be paid for their time.

This study has been approved by Indiana University Institutional Review Board, IRB #21072.

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EVENTS

Taking Action to Better Manage Food Allergies – Webinar

Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. ET

Join us for a 45-minute live, interactive webinar with an expert panel on current treatments and guidelines for managing food allergies and new therapies like biologics and oral immunotherapy.

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FOOD ALLERGY RECALLS

Recall: Select Batches of Nutramigen Infant Formula Powder Because of Possible Health Risk

Certain 12.6- and 19.8-ounce cans have been recalled due to possible contamination. The Nutramigen Hypoallergenic infant formula is a common product used for children with food allergies. Learn more about the recall.

14 New Recalls and Product Alerts Due to Undeclared Allergens

Visit our blog to see all of the current recalls. Here are a few of the recent alerts:

Did You Miss Our Previous Newsletter?

Check out our previous issue to learn about the importance of patient-centered research, pumpkin recipes and cooking tips, peanut allergy clinical trial, and more.

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