Mythbuster: Is it true that pesticides or other chemicals sprayed on fruits and vegetables can trigger allergic reactions? Generally speaking no. Although it is possible, in rare cases, to be... View Article
Beginning April 4, 2018, WestJet changed their allergy policy to start offering tree nuts (almonds) on board. Specifically, they noted: “Individually packaged bags of almonds will be made available to... View Article
*Update as of February 21, 2019: For the most recent update regarding EpiPen and EpiPen Jr availability, click here.* Pfizer Canada and Health Canada have released new updates regarding the... View Article
Travelling to a foreign country offers an exciting opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture, to meet new people and to take on new adventures. Before one begins their... View Article
Nominate a food allergy advocate for the Robyn Allen Leadership Award. Plus, post-secondary students can apply for the Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award where recipients can win two awards of $1,000... View Article
Registration is now open (until April 27th) for the next session of Allergy Pals/Allies. This program has received outstanding feedback from past participants. Be sure to check it out! Plus,... View Article
Participate in an immunotherapy study to treat peanut allergy – the registration deadline has now been extended. Read the latest research on the link between maternal distress and allergy risk. Plus, check... View Article
Linda Kirste is a Registered Dietitian. She works at HealthLinkBC where she operates the Allergy Nutrition Service ― a tele-practice-based service that provides nutrition education, as well as counselling and... View Article
It’s that time. You knew the day would come, but now, the signs are indisputable. Your child is older now, and eager for more responsibility over their life. When it’s... View Article
Happy Spring! Next weekend is Easter and I’m preparing some allergy-friendly recipes to make. The holidays are an exciting time, filled with family and friend gatherings, so it is important... View Article
In the past calendar year, I have started two new jobs in office settings. In both cases, I tried to initiate conversations about my food allergies as early as possible... View Article
You’ve got the perfect playlist queued full of your favourite songs. Your car is full of friends, a full tank of gas, and your destination is loaded up into your... View Article
Update: The deadline has been extended to April 30, 2018. A study to look at a new investigational immunotherapy for peanut allergy is presently underway at Inflamax Research in Mississauga,... View Article
“Hey guys, can you help me figure something out?” Four of my friends were sitting at the kitchen table and looked up from the card game to give me quizzical... View Article
The community of food allergy advocates has erupted in outrage over a scene in the movie “Peter Rabbit”, released in February, 2018. In the scene, a rabbit escapes from a... View Article
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