Our 2024 back-to-school campaign is underway until the end of the month, make sure you take advantage of our free resources and tips. Plus, share our #MoreThanPeanuts social media posts to drive awareness of knowing what’s in food that’s being shared or served. Read the news about neffy®, an FDA-approved epinephrine nasal spray, learn about our “All about food allergy” student program. Plus, register for our upcoming webinars and events.
Be prepared and confident this school year
With our back-to-school campaign, we’re here to help you and your family start your year with confidence!
Tools and resources:
Download our tools and resources and be confident this back-to-school season!
Plus, view our Be Prepared section to find more resources on food allergy and anaphylaxis like videos with Dr. Philippe Bégin, epinephrine auto-injectors, and preparing for your annual allergist visit, and more!
Checklists:
Download and complete our handy checklists for parents and students to ensure you’re prepared and confident in managing food allergy throughout the school year!
Back-to-school #FoodAllergyHacks:
Check out our food allergy hacks for school and share them on social media to spread food allergy awareness and education!
Sponsors
We are grateful for the generous support of our back-to-school 2024 campaign sponsors. With their help, we can educate and create awareness around the seriousness of food allergy. Check out their special offers for our community now!
Share our #MoreThanPeanuts social posts
Help create public awareness this fall with our #MoreThanPeanuts social media campaign.
Sometimes, reactions happen because people are unaware of other allergens beyond peanut, and the same precautions may not be taken. One example is sesame – those with sesame allergy need to avoid hummus as the main ingredient is tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds.
Our #MoreThanPeanuts campaign focuses on supporting all food allergies, bringing attention to the seriousness of allergies, and highlighting the importance of knowing what’s in the food you eat and/or share with others.
Learn more about the campaign, share the social posts, and help us create conversations across Canada!
FDA approves neffy® epinephrine nasal spray
You may be aware that last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first nasal spray for the treatment of anaphylaxis — neffy® epinephrine nasal spray from ARS Pharmaceuticals. neffy is the first epinephrine product approved by the FDA for the treatment of anaphylaxis that is not administered by injection.
We have had initial conversations with ARS and are encouraged by their plans to apply for Canadian market access. According to their CEO, ARS anticipates filing for approval from Health Canada by Q4 2024.
The FDA approved neffy (2 mg) for treating anaphylaxis in adults and children weighing 30 kg (66 lbs) or greater. This week, ARS Pharmaceuticals submitted a new application to the FDA for neffy (1 mg) for treating anaphylaxis in children weighing 15 to 30 kg (33-66 lbs).
We’ll continue to keep you updated with news as we learn more.
Register now for upcoming webinars and events
As part of our back-to-school campaign, we have these sessions planned to help you and your family be prepared and confident for the fall.
| Session | Date/time | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Webinar: Food intolerance vs food allergy – what’s the difference between them with Dr. Wade Watson | September 30, 2024 12-1pm EDT | Register now |
| *New* Webinar: Future outlook of food allergy treatments with Dr. Cecilia Berin | October 23, 2024 12-1pm EDT | Register now |
| Fall sessions: Allergy Pals and Allies online mentorship program – don’t miss out on this incredible and free program for kids aged 7-15. | Starts September 21st | Register now |
Visit foodallergycanada.ca/events for more webinars and events, including our newly diagnosed webinars and details on support group meetings!
Inform your school: All about food allergy student program
“All about food allergy” is our free, medically-reviewed and curriculum-linked program that will help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to support the health and well-being of self and others. Ready to use in English and French, the program is ideally suited for grades 4-6 although it can be easily adapted for other grades.
Learn more about our program at foodallergycanada.ca/SchoolProgram and share the information sheet with your school.
Key resource now available in 10 languages
Our “Caring for a child with food allergy” booklet contains easy-to-understand information on preventing, recognizing and treating reactions. It also includes a page in which you can complete information about what food(s) a child is allergic to.
This visual resource is now offered in 10 languages – English, French, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Plains Cree, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, and Ukrainian!
Share it with grandparents, babysitters, coaches and others who provide care for children with food allergy.
Fall tips: Epinephrine auto-injector re-check
The fall is a perfect time to re-check the dates of your epinephrine auto-injectors to make sure they have not expired.
You can refer to the instructions listed on an auto-injector to refresh your memory on how to use one. Plus, you can practice with a training device.
Find these tips and more, including information about epinephrine in our handy one-page epinephrine sheet.
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