It’s back-to-school time! Get resources, tips, and more from our 2026 back-to-school online hub. Learn about our “All About Food Allergy” student program, and don’t miss the chance to register for the upcoming fall session of Allergy Pals/Allies for 7-15-year-olds. Plus, take a look at our helpful tips for fall, including managing pollen food allergy syndrome/oral allergy syndrome this season.
Be prepared and confident for the new 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
Starting a new school year can feel busy, but we’ve got you covered. Our tools and resources are designed to help you feel confident and prepared every step of the way.
Watch our educational videos on food allergy and anaphylaxis, download our tip sheets, and check out our resources for students of all ages.
Checklists
Stay prepared and organized with our ready-to-use checklists. Whether you’re supporting a child, a teen, or managing food allergy at college or university, these checklists highlight the essentials so you can feel confident every day.
Back-to-school #FoodAllergyHacks
Check out our food allergy hacks for school.
Share them on social media to spread food allergy awareness and education!
Share with teachers: All About Food Allergy student program
All About Food Allergy is a free, medically-reviewed, curriculum-linked program that gives students the knowledge and skills to help keep themselves and others safe and healthy.
When classrooms include food allergy in their discussions, students learn what the condition is, how reactions can be prevented, and—most importantly—how they can foster inclusivity and support classmates living with food allergy.
Learn more about our program at foodallergycanada.ca/SchoolProgram and share the information with teachers at your school.
Hear from educators on the importance of this student program.
Sarah is a science educator, focusing on STEM.
In her video, she shares the benefits of our program and how it helps students build empathy and understanding.
Margaret is an elementary school teacher who provides educators with practical resources.
Watch her video where she speaks to the importance of this program and how teachers can drive inclusivity.
Ashley is an elementary teacher and early childhood educator who focuses on making learning simple and engaging for young students.
In her video, she draws on her own classroom experience to highlight why food allergy education, preparedness and inclusion matter.
Steve is an elementary French Immersion teacher who creates engaging educational content for young learners.
In his video, he highlights how the program can help teachers build students’ understanding and empathy around food allergy.
Register now: Allergy Pals/Allies – fall sessions start this month!
The fall sessions of our free 8-week online mentorship program begin on September 26th, 2026. Sign up your 7-15-year-old now to join a supportive community with kids who share similar experiences.
Led by peer mentors, the sessions provide a safe and supportive space where kids with food allergy can connect with others who understand what they’re going through.
We have received outstanding feedback from previous participants, who often come back to take the course again! Register your child today to save their spot!
Tips for the fall season
Check out our tips on how to manage food allergy with confidence this fall!
Epinephrine device re-check
As we head into fall, it’s a perfect time to do a quick expiry check on your epinephrine devices. It’s also a great opportunity to review the instructions so you and your children feel prepared and confident in using it.
Find these tips and more in our handy one-page epinephrine sheet.
Get ready with training for all devices
With Health Canada’s recent approval of neffy® epinephrine nasal spray for treating anaphylaxis, there are two epinephrine device options in Canada: neffy® and EpiPen®.
You can get familiar with how to use both devices by watching our recent webinar where Dr. Julia Upton did a demonstration. You can also order EpiPen training devices and watch step-by-step videos on how to use EpiPen and neffy.
Update your allergy management materials with the new Anaphylaxis Action Plan
We are excited to introduce our new Anaphylaxis Action Plan, a refreshed and user-friendly resource designed to share with schools, caregivers, and any public settings.
The Anaphylaxis Action Plan includes a person’s allergies, symptoms of anaphylaxis, and the emergency steps to follow in the event of a reaction.
The new plan replaces our previous Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan and continues to provide the critical information needed during anaphylaxis. The form is fillable, making it easy to download, complete, save, and share.
As you prepare for the upcoming school year or update your current allergy management materials, be sure to replace any older versions of the Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan with the new Anaphylaxis Action Plan.
Stay prepared this pollen season
Ragweed and mugwort pollen are common causes of fall pollen allergies. If you have itching or tingling in your throat after eating certain fresh fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and spices, it might be pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Learn more below.
Watch our webinar on PFAS with Dr. Anne Ellis. You’ll learn about diagnosis, management, and treatment of PFAS including the role of antihistamines.
Check out our PFAS page to discover helpful insights, resources, and ways to manage it with confidence.
