Anaphylaxis in America: A Look at the Landmark Study for Parents and Patients

Dr. Wood reviewed the key findings of the groundbreaking study, which provides the most current assessment of prevalence of anaphylaxis, as well as insights about how patients and the public think, feel and behave regarding this deadly condition. We thank Dr. Wood for joining us and sharing his expertise.

RESOURCES

• Anaphylaxis in America: A Groundbreaking Study from AAFA 
  AAFA provides a link to the full text of the study (published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology); as well as reviews key findings of the research.
• Epinephrine Auto-Injectors: Comparison, Explanation, Discounts
  Information about the four available epinephrine auto-injectors in the U.S. Includes a chart comparison and discount information.
• Archived Webinars from Kids With Food Allergies
  If you have any questions about anaphylaxis, asthma, stocking epinephrine in schools, how to work with your school nurse on food allergy plans, and much more, KFA has a library of videos from past webinars with expert guest speakers.
• CDC Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Care Centers
  The guidelines provide practical information and planning steps for parents, district administrators, school administrators and staff, and ECE program administrators and staff to develop or strengthen plans for food allergy management and prevention
• Severe Allergy / Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan Samples:
  
  

  AAFA Sample Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan adapted from the NIAID/NIH Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Food Allergies 
  
  FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan 

   

  AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology) Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan 

• Take Steps to Prevent Allergic Reactions
  Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat anaphylaxis.  Free PDF download from Kids With Food Allergies.

KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR!

504 Plans and Interdisciplinary Healthcare plans (IHCPs) for Students with Food Allergies  January, 2014 

Registration will open in December.