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Webinars and events – April 2021

April 8, 2021

Register for our upcoming webinars. Don’t miss out on the next session of Allergy Pals/Allies, register your 7-to-15-year-old for the spring session before April 23rd. Attend an upcoming small group webinar on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis. Plus, learn about our support groups and connect with one virtually.


Register now for our upcoming webinars!

Don’t miss out on our live sessions happening in April and May. Learn more about our upcoming webinars below and register today!

Dr. Anne Ellis
Dr. Anne Ellis

April 29 webinar: Understanding oral allergy syndrome / pollen food allergy syndrome with Dr. Anne Ellis

Attend our webinar on Thursday, April 29 from 12-1pm EDT with Dr. Anne Ellis to learn more about oral allergy syndrome (OAS)/pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS). You’ll hear about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. 

Dr. Manel Jordana
Dr. Manel Jordana

May 4 webinar: Preventing anaphylaxis in those with food allergy: is it possible? with Dr. Manel Jordana

Join us on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 12pm–1pm EDT to hear from lead investigator Dr. Manel Jordana about new research on preventing anaphylaxis and what this can mean for food allergy therapies of the future. You’ll learn about the science behind the allergic response, research developments on preventing anaphylaxis, and implications for the treatment of food allergy.

Dr. Watson
Dr. Wade Watson

May 19 webinar: Epinephrine first and the role of Benadryl® in anaphylaxis with Dr. Wade Watson

Sign up for our webinar on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 12pm–1pm EDT with Dr. Wade Watson to learn why epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, and what role, if any, antihistamines have during a reaction. Plus, build your confidence in learning how to recognize anaphylaxis and what to do in case you or someone you know experiences it. 


For kids: Allergy Pals/Allies online mentorship program – begins April 24th!

There is still time to register your 7-to-15-year-old today for the spring session of Allergy Pals/Allies. The 8-week online program is FREE and has received outstanding feedback from participants.

Watch the videos below to learn about the program and its impact and register your child today. The spring session runs from April 24 to June 12, 2021.

Get an overview of the program – learn how the program works, the program expectations, time commitment and other information:

Hear from a past participant – learn how the Allergy Pals program has impacted 11-year-old Benjamin’s life and what he’s learned about living with food allergy: 


Small group webinar: Managing food allergy and anaphylaxis

Small Group webinar series

Do you care for a child with food allergy? Attend one of our free 90-minute interactive small group webinars led by a trained parent mentor. You’ll learn fundamental information about daily management and living confidently with food allergy and anaphylaxis, while connecting with others in our community who can relate!

These sessions are geared towards parents of children who have been recently diagnosed with a food allergy. It’s also a great session for others who are interested in this topic, or would like a refresher.

Following the session, you’ll be able to answer:

  • What are food allergy and anaphylaxis
  • How to avoid a reaction
  • What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
  • What to do in an emergency

Sessions fill up quickly, so be sure to register now. Our next sessions are Friday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 14th.

If you have already attended one of these webinars, please let others know so they can also benefit. Please share!


Learn about our support groups across Canada and connect with one virtually!

Group video call on laptop

Support groups provide valuable information on how other families are successfully living with food allergy. Plus, they are an excellent way to stay updated on any new developments in the food allergy community, and to connect with others near you!

Most of our support groups are connecting virtually through social media during this time. Find one near you and connect online! If there isn’t one in your community, we’ll help you get one started.