Tagged With "Gio's Law"
Comment
Re: School 504 Plans and Individualized Health Care Plans
Is this is a public school or school that receives public funding? I would try approaching someone else at the school, someone in administration. The nurse may have input on accommodations but is not usually the one who makes the 504 plan decisions, including who does and doesn't qualify. Most public schools/ school districts have a Director of Special Services or Special Education or someone with some other similar title. They typically write the 504 plans and schedule the meetings. You can...
Blog Post
Disaster Planning for Families Managing Food Allergies
With the East Coast of the United States bracing for what weather forecasters are calling "the perfect storm," we are re-posting this disaster planning information for those of you who may be in need of it over the upcoming week. For more ideas...
Blog Post
Do the Food Allergen Labeling Laws Apply to Cosmetics?
From lip balm and shampoo to moisturizers and eye shadow, cosmetics are overseen by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Even though these products go on our lips and skin, the FDA provides a lot less oversight than you might expect. In fact, most of the time the government does not get involved until there is a problem. Here’s what you need to know. What are “cosmetics”? The government defines “cosmetics” based on how the product is meant to be used. Cosmetics are meant to be rubbed,...
Blog Post
Do You Know the Label Reading "Tricks" to Make Sure Your Halloween "Treats" Are Safe?
Halloween candy may present health risks to children with food allergies. Some parents choose to #KeepItTeal and encourage non-food treats . Teal, the color of food allergy awareness, signals a safer Halloween for all. If you allow...
Blog Post
Do You Need a 504 Plan or Individualized Health Care Plan for Your Child with Food Allergies?
FREE Webinar: School Section 504 Plans and Individualized Health Care Plans for Food Allergy Register to reserve your online seat -- HURRY, SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP: Reserve your seat by registering WHEN: January 14, 2014 ...
Blog Post
Does Your State Protect Students with Asthma and Food Allergies? Free Webinar
Register Now August 12, 2014 at 1pm Eastern | 10 am Pacific Food allergies, asthma, and environmental allergies at school present serious concerns. Some states are better than others when it comes to supporting students with these...
Blog Post
Tips to Safely Celebrate Passover With Food Allergies
Passover is a holiday that is rich with meaning and filled with traditions, many of which involve food. If you are managing food allergies, this guide will help you create a safe, fun, and meaningful celebration.
Blog Post
Family's Every Meal Must Cater to Rare Disorder (Eosinophilic Esophagitis)
[ Our apologies! If you are visiting this link looking for the article on FPIES, please visit this blog post: http://community.kidswithfooda...rome-baffles-doctors ] Thank you to the Aurit family for sharing their perspective on living with eosinophilic esophagitis and for working on passing a law that would require insurers to cover medically-necessary amino acid formula for families in Nebraska. The Aurit children and their mother, Sarah, all live...
Blog Post
New Epinephrine Law in VA Saves Teen's Life
Kids With Food Allergies Foundation supports legislation that would provide undesignated epinephrine in schools to help staff treat any student (including those suffering a reaction for the first time) suffering a severe allergic reaction."A Prince...
Blog Post
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Gets Fast Track Status From FDA as a Possible Treatment for Life-Threatening Food Allergy Reactions
INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSY), a leader in the development, manufacture and commercialization of pharmaceutical cannabinoids and spray technology, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to the company’s epinephrine nasal spray as an investigational treatment for anaphylaxis, an acute, life-threatening allergic reaction requiring urgent treatment.
Blog Post
Facebook Chat: School Accommodations for Food Allergies and Asthma
Join the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Kids With Food Allergies for a back-to-school Facebook chat. Attorney, author and food allergy advocate Laurel Francoeur, Esq., will answer your questions on how to send your child with asthma and food allergies back to school with the right accommodations to keep them safe.
Blog Post
Family Sues Panera After Child Has Allergic Reaction to Cheese Sandwich
A family of a girl allergic to peanuts says a sandwich chain was negligent in making a grilled cheese sandwich, the Boston Globe reported Monday . The family sued Panera and a group of Panera franchises in New England. The little girl went to the hospital in the incident. A picture from the family shows a large dollop of peanut butter in the middle of the grilled cheese sandwich. Attorneys Mary Vargas and Laurel Francoeur filed the lawsuit last week in Massachusetts. According to the...
Blog Post
FDA Accepts Application for Viaskin Peanut Patch for Review
DBV Technologies, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for its investigational Viaskin® Peanut immunotherapy for the treatment of peanut-allergic children ages 4 to 11 years. Viaskin Peanut is the Company’s lead product candidate designed to potentially reduce the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions due to accidental exposure to peanuts.
Blog Post
FDA: Foods Must Contain What Label States
FDA: Foods Must Contain What Label SaysFebruary 4, 2013 As someone who cares about what your family eats, you make it a practice when shopping to read the labels on food packages. And you have the right to expect that the information on the...
Blog Post Featured
Peanut Allergy Warning: Flour Across the U.S. May Have Traces of Peanuts
The FDA said it is looking into the origin and extent of what it called "low levels" of peanut residue in the flour.
Blog Post
FDA Modernizes Nutrition Facts Label for Packaged Foods
Kids With Food Allergies is providing this information from the FDA so you can stay informed about changes in the Nutritional Facts label on packaged foods. Be aware this redesign does not change how allergens are labeled . Stay up-to-date on breaking news about food allergies, nutrition updates and allergy-friendly recipes and join or login to our community today! For Immediate Release May 20, 2016 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have...
Blog Post
FDA Study Finds Milk in Most Dark Chocolate, No Matter What Label Says
This FDA Consumer Update sheds further light on the results of an FDA study on milk in dark chocolate shared previously . For more detail, read the study results . In This Update: Read ‘May’ as ‘Likely’ Not Quite...
Blog Post
Feds Warn Schools On Bullying of Kids With Disabilities
Feds Warn Schools On Bullying of Kids With Disabilities In response to an increasing number of complaints, federal officials are reminding the nation’s schools of their responsibilities to ensure that students with disabilities are not subjected...
Blog Post
FL: Parents Want Schools to be Allowed to Stock Life-Saving EpiPens
Thank you to Erin Bohacek, a KFA member, for speaking up on the issue of stocking epinephrine in Florida schools. Her story can be found in the Tampa Bay Times: "Thousands of kids with undiagnosed allergies to food and insect bites aren't able to...
Blog Post
Flying with Food Allergies (Free Webinar)
If the thought of flying with a child with food allergy causes you worry, please register for this free meeting. The speakers are Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, a pediatric allergist, and attorney Laurel Francoeur. Dr. Greenhawt will review the medical issues...
Blog Post Featured
Flying with Food Allergies (Video and Resources)
Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) , a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America hosted a free educational webinar on June 17, 2014 featuring guest speakers Matthew Greenhawt, MD, MMSc, and Laurel Francoeur, JD. The...
Blog Post
Allergies to a Legume Called Lupin: What You Need to Know
What is Lupin? Lupin (sometimes called “lupine") is a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts. “For many people, eating lupin or a lupin-derived ingredient, such as a flour, is safe,” says Stefano Luccioli, M.D., a...
Blog Post
Allergy Foundation Says Pennsylvania Schools Should Stock Life-Saving Allergy Medications
ALLERGY FOUNDATION SAYS PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS SHOULD STOCK LIFE-SAVING ALLERGY MEDICATIONS National Patient Organization Urges Governor Corbett to Sign Important Bill The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today called on...
Blog Post
Answers to Your Questions about Section 504 Plans (Free Webinar 8/26)
FREE Webinar Presented by Kids With Food Allergies (KFA): Your Questions About Section 504 Plans RSVP: Register Now! WHEN: August 26, 2014 at 1 pm Eastern | 10 am Pacific WHERE: Your computer, iPhone or Android device The legal...
Blog Post
FDA Application for Peanut Patch for Children 4 to 11 Years of Age Is Withdrawn
DBV Technologies today announced that after discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), its Biologics License Application (BLA) for Viaskin Peanut in children four to 11 years of age has been voluntarily withdrawn. DBV is currently working closely with the agency to resubmit the application for Viaskin Peanut as quickly as possible.
Blog Post
Pennsylvania Schools to Protect Children from Life-Threatening Allergies
Governor Signs House Bill 803, which Permits Schools to Store Epinephrine for Emergency Use & Train Employees to Administer Medication (Doylestown, PA) The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today applauded Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett for signing legislation that allows Pennsylvania schools to protect children and adults from potentially life-threatening allergies. House Bill (H.B.) 803 permits schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine a...
Blog Post
Australia Tennis Match Interrupted by Anaphylaxis
Tennis fans interrupted the Australian Open to save a woman from a severe allergic reaction. Someone in the crowd tossed epinephrine – the first treatment used for anaphylaxis, or a severe allergic reaction – from an upper deck to rush it to her aid. In the U.S., laws to allow access to stock epinephrine in public places, like sports stadiums, are beginning to take shape. New Jersey passed such a law earlier this month. Is your state considering a similar law? Check and take...
Blog Post
Football Legend Jerome Bettis & Cookbook Guru Robin Miller Kick-off Auvi-Q™ Anaphylaxis Awareness Campaign
Football Legend Jerome Bettis& Cookbook Guru Robin MillerKick-off Auvi-Q Anaphylaxis Awareness Campaign - Bettis and Miller, Both at Risk for Anaphylaxis, Join Forces with Sanofi US to Introduce Auvi-Q (Epinephrine Injection, USP ) and Serve Up Allergy-Friendly Tips for Big Game Parties - Bridgewater, NJ January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Jerome Bettis and Robin Miller are teaming up with Sanofi US to raise awareness of life-threatening...
Blog Post
Bill Introduced to Encourage Schools to Stock Quick-Relief Asthma Medicines
The School-Based Respiratory Health Management Act, H.R. 2285, was filed on May 2, 2017, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would require states to also have laws that allow schools to keep asthma quick-relief medicines on hand. Learn more about this bill and how to get involved.
Blog Post
San Jose Dad Lobbies to Require Schools to Stock Allergy-Attack Medication
San Jose Dad Lobbies to Require Schools to Stock EpinephrineMany thanks to San Jose, CA dad Brian Hom for lobbying for passage of a law to require public schools to keep on hand and administer injectable epinephrine medication to any student suffering...
Blog Post
Camps Must Accommodate Children with Food Allergies
Summer camp takes many forms: private day camps, sleep away camps, city recreation camps, or camps that focus on sports or art. Many children enjoy and take part each year. For parents of children with food allergies, it is often another hurdle...
Blog Post
Can You Bring Outside Food to Restaurants If You Have a Food Allergy?
People with food allergies can have a hard time eating at restaurants. Sometimes, you can’t avoid a restaurant where it’s difficult to order a safe meal. Three attorneys from the Allergy Law Project answer the question: can a person with allergies bring outside food into a restaurant if a safe meal is not available? Unfortunately, there is not a lot of legal guidance on this specific issue.
Blog Post
Canada's New Food Allergy Labels on Foods
The new labeling requirements are now in effect. All foods must list allergens with their common names to make it easier for consumers to identify allergens in food. The top allergens covered by this law are:PeanutsEggsMilkTree nuts...
Blog Post
Choose Safe Foods to Avoid Allergens
The only way to prevent allergic reactions is to avoid the foods you (or your child) are allergic to. It is important to know how to identify those foods, as well as to understand how foods are labeled in the U.S. Allergen Avoidance Lists The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food allergen label law requires foods to state if they contain a top 8 food allergen (milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, wheat, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish). Foods that contain these allergens must say so in plain...
Blog Post
Congress to Pass Spending for Food Allergy Research
On Dec. 16, 2019, Congress released a spending package to keep the government funded for 2020. This plan includes two big wins for food allergy research.
Blog Post
Court Ruling Favors People With Food Allergies, Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease
J.D.'s family sued Colonial Williamsburg based on discrimination against someone with a disability. On May 31, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Fourth Circuit ruled in favor of J.D. and his family. This ruling impacts people with food allergies, celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Allowing people to bring in safe food into a public place may be a necessary and reasonable accommodation. Food allergies are a disability under that Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Blog Post
Current Topics in Food Allergy Law (Video and Resources)
Kids With Food Allergies (KFA), a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , hosted a webinar on December 1, 2015 called Current Topics in Food Allergy Law. Our webinar featured the Allergy Law Project. The Allergy Law Project is a blog run by three lawyers, all of whom have personal experience with food allergies: Laurel Francoeur, Esq., Mary Vargas, Esq. and Homa Woodrum, Esq. The three attorneys shared their legal perspective about the connection between the law and...
Blog Post
DBV Announces Phase III Trial Results for Viaskin Peanut
DBV Technologies Announces Publication of Detailed Phase III Trial Results Evaluating Viaskin Peanut as a Novel Treatment for Peanut Allergy in The Journal of the American Medical Association
Blog Post
DBV Resubmits Viaskin Peanut Allergy Treatment to FDA
DBV Technologies, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the submission of its Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Viaskin® Peanut for the treatment of peanut-allergic children ages 4 to 11 years.
Blog Post Featured
Help Twice as Many Children with Food Allergies
FOUR DAYS ONLY: Your Gift Will Be Matched! Dear Friend of Kids With Food Allergies, You are why we can help families with children with food allergies live healthier and safer lives. Now until the end of December, every dollar you donate...
Blog Post
How to Check Ingredient Statements on Candy to Keep Loved Ones Safe
What You Need to Know About Food Labels to Remain Safe This Halloween Halloween candy can present risks for children with food allergies. Some parents choose to trade their child's candy for safe candy or for non-food treats and prizes. (The...
Blog Post
Check Ingredient Statements on Halloween Candy
What You Need to Know About Food Labels to Remain Safe This Halloween The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) has greatly improved labeling for the 8 major allergens - milk, soy, egg, peanut, tree nut, wheat, fish, and...
Blog Post Featured
A Review of State School Policies for Protecting Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) hosted a free educational webinar on September 10, 2013 featuring guest speakers Charlotte Collins, JD, VP of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), and Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, co-founder of...
Blog Post
AAFA Explains Potential Halloween Hazards for Kids With Food Allergies
Halloween is typically a time for kids to let their imaginations run wild and have fun with friends but for kids with severe food allergies, trick-or-treating can be difficult and dangerous. Children may accidentally encounter candy that can trigger an allergic reaction. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is working to ensure there is greater awareness and proper labeling to prevent allergic reactions.
Blog Post
AAFA Praises Supreme Court Decision on Health Care
Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is Good News for Patients Landover, MD (June 25, 2015) - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds the Supreme Court’s decision that the Affordable Care Act...
Blog Post
Accommodating Food Allergies in the Workplace
"Once an employee establishes that he or she suffers from a food allergy, which is considered a disability under current federal law, the employer is obligated to engage in an "interactive process" with the employee to discuss whether there is a...
Blog Post
Adamis Pharmaceuticals' Epinephrine Pre-Filled Syringe Receives FDA Approval
Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has approved Adamis’ EPINEPHRINE INJECTION, USP, 1:1000 (0.3 mg Pre-filled single dose syringe) (“PFS”) for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I) including anaphylaxis. The FDA has also approved the PFS trade name of Symjepi™.
Blog Post
Food-Allergic Airline Passengers Left Stranded After Court Dismisses Case, Legal Advocates Say
UPDATE: We support a Congressional effort to improve airline safety for people with severe allergies . Join AAFA's Action Network and tell your senators you care about this issue today ! What happens if a passenger has an allergic...
Blog Post
Food Allergy Awareness in Tennessee Goes Beyond Teal Pumpkins
Most families coping with food allergies know that a teal pumpkin signals a safer Halloween . Kids with food allergies can celebrate Halloween with crafts, parties and more. But did you also know that the support group that launched the craze...
Blog Post
Food Allergy Awareness: Warnings on Food Labels Are Voluntary
Did you know? The U.S. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 requires food labels (on foods regulated by the FDA) to list which of the eight major food allergens (milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and crustacean...