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A Growing Food Allergy Epidemic: One in 13 U.S. Children Has a Food Allergy
Food allergies are on the rise, but no one knows why. The percentage of children with a food allergy has increased by about 50% between 1997 and 2011. One in 13 U.S. children now has a food allergy. Around 15 million people in the United States have a...
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Re: 14 Easy Ways to Make a Difference and Raise Food Allergy Awareness
Please get the Middle East region involved ! I am a Jordanian seeking support to accompany me on my food allergy awareness journey !
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Re: 14 Easy Ways to Make a Difference and Raise Food Allergy Awareness
Hi Dana, Do you belong to a support group or work with others who are looking to spread food allergy awareness in the Middle East?
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Re: 14 Easy Ways to Make a Difference and Raise Food Allergy Awareness
@um Ahmad Have you found any local support?
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Re: 14 Easy Ways to Make a Difference and Raise Food Allergy Awareness
hi! I actually got certified as a food allergy coach and have started a community awareness support group on social media and I am already implementing awareness sessions at schools (which I believe is the perfect place to start). there are no epi pens in Jordan! I am also trying to find a way to bring them in .. any kind of support is welcomed and appreciated together we are stronger !!
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Re: 14 Easy Ways to Make a Difference and Raise Food Allergy Awareness
thank you yes! I have started my own )
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Re: 14 Easy Ways to Make a Difference and Raise Food Allergy Awareness
That IS the perfect place to start! What food allergies does your family manage?
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Re: joey
Great pic! Thanks for stopping by. Head over to the forums to let us know how things are going.
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Re: My Allergy Hero
What a smile! Brendan is proof that food allergies can't keep a good kid down! What allergies do you manage?
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Re: My Allergy Hero
Yikes! What a way to get introduced to food allergies! We have great resources here on KFA ... one of my favorite spots to hang out on is the KFA Food and Cooking Forums . The folks there have helped me slay the Dinner Monster time and again ... why DOES my family insist on three meals a day, huh?
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Re: logan jett
Great picture! Thanks for sharing. Head on over to our forums and tell us how food allergies have affected you recently.
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Re: My Allergy Hero
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14 Easy Ways to Make a Difference and Raise Food Allergy Awareness
May 8-14, 2016 is Food Allergy Awareness Week! We know that the realities of living with food allergies are 24/7, year-round. This time of year always presents a special opportunity to educate others. Here are 15 ways to raise awareness and teach others about living with food allergies.