Ask the Senate to Support the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act
The Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act would require food allergy training for all food service personnel who participate in federal food assistance programs under the Child Nutrition Act like the National School Lunch Program. It will also require WIC to develop nutrition education materials on food allergies. Ask your senators to vote for this bill using our simple tool!
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Celebrations and school parties can be fun but often involve food. Follow these tips to keep your child safe and included in the fun.
This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products, nor is it a guarantee of a product’s safety. The funding we received for this advertisement helps support our no-cost food allergy programs.
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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) led a coalition of food allergy advocacy organizations in sending a letter to the FDA about food allergen labeling requirements. Our letter raises the food allergy community’s concerns about:
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Ongoing issues with precautionary allergen labels such as "may contains" statements
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Food companies intentionally adding sesame to foods since it has been declared a major allergen
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There have been many exciting research updates for the food allergy community! There are also opportunities to make a difference and get involved in research, simply by sharing your opinion. Visit our blog to see new food allergy research updates.
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If approved, nirsevimab could be the first protective option against RSV disease for all infants, including those with specific health conditions. The FDA hopes to review and provide their decision in time for the 2023/24 RSV season. Learn more.
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Many parents of children with food allergies are concerned their child may have an allergic reaction to a food through contact. Allergist John James, MD, tackles this common question.
Dr. James shares insight into whether or not your child's food allergy may go away over time.
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If you have a question about asthma or allergies, you can send it to our Ask the Allergist service.
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One community member asks how other schools handle handwashing after meals to prevent food allergy reactions. Share your experience on our community.
This family is preparing for a long flight with a toddler with a peanut allergy. They would love your thoughts on preventing food allergy reactions and how to handle possible anaphylaxis during the flight. Do you have insight you can share?
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Would you like to connect with other people who know what it is like to live with asthma or allergies? Join our online community for support.
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Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, Chicken & Gnocchi (undeclared egg) and Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies (undeclared peanut) are among the foods recently recalled. Get more details about the recent recalls.
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Join AAFA and allergist John James, MD, as we discuss navigating asthma during the “tripledemic” (flu, COVID-19, and RSV) on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT).
Topics will include:
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What is the “tripledemic”?
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Effects of respiratory illnesses on people with asthma
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Disparities and burden of asthma
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Ways you can stay healthy
RSVP now to join us for the webinar on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT).
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It is easier to manage food allergies with encouraging support. When you support KFA, you give someone access to a recipe database of allergy-friendly recipes. Your gift helps a parent connect with other parents managing the same food allergies. You help us advocate for better protections for people with food allergies. And you help a caregiver save a child's life through educational information.
Please consider supporting KFA. You can be part of our mission that makes a difference in the lives of families raising children with food allergies.
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Check out our previous issues to learn about KFA's new look, saving on epinephrine, peanut patch news, and more.
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