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Kids With Food Allergies (KFA), a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, hosted a webinar featuring David Stukus, MD. 

 

 Link to video on YouTube

 

We thank Dr. Stukus, a board-certified pediatric allergist, for preparing and giving this presentation. He reviewed five food allergy topics that are often misunderstood: 

 

  • The overuse and improper interpretation of blood testing (also known as serum IgE levels). What do the tests mean?
  • The latest information on egg allergy and vaccinations.
  • The belief that skin testing is unreliable until your baby is two years of age or older.
  • Shellfish allergies and iodine.
  • Treating severe allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis. Can you use antihistamines first? (Hint: the answer is no! Use epinephrine first).

 

We also thank Sanofi for providing an unrestricted sponsorship of this webinar.

 

 

RESOURCES

 

PAST WEBINARS

 

Food Allergy Testing (April 2014)

 

Oral Food Challenges: What to Expect (July 2015)

 

Anaphylaxis in America: What Do Doctors Know? (April 2015)

 

Everything You Need to Know about Epinephrine, and More (February 2014)

  

OTHER RESOURCES

 

ACAAI.org

Find a board certified allergist via the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).

 

AAAAI.org
Find an allergist in your local area via the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. *FAAAAI denotes Fellows who have achieved recognition as leaders in the field of allergy/immunology 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

#KeepItTeal this Halloween!

 

Share your photos on our #KeepItTeal photo album and you could win a VISA gift card provided by

So Deliciousยฎ Dairy Free. Show us your Halloween costumes, non-food treats, teal decorations,

crafts and pumpkins, and allergy-friendly treats!

 

 

 

Save the Date!

Food Allergy Confidence and the Holidays
November 3, 2015 at 1 pm Eastern (10 am Pacific)

 

Sloane Miller, MFA, MSW, LMSW 

Food Allergy Counselor and Author

Allergic Girl Resources, Inc. 

 

Look for registration link soon!



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You can help ensure our webinar series continues to be accessible to all families free of charge. You enable us to give families managing food allergies the information they need to keep their children safe and healthy. Please give generously!


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