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As Food Allergy Awareness Week comes to a close, we’d like to remind you that the most important advocacy work doesn’t just happen during one week in May… it happens each and every day! You can continue making a difference year-round by committing to small acts of food allergy advocacy in your day-to-day life. Here are some simple yet impactful ways to stay involved: 🩵 Educate yourself and others, and stay informed on the latest information 🩵 Support allergy-friendly businesses that prioritize serving everyone safely 🩵 Promote inclusivity by speaking out against bullying and exclusion in schools, workplaces, and public spaces 🩵 Be prepared to help by learning how and when to use an epinephrine auto-injector 🩵 Show empathy by being a safe space for loved ones living with food allergies Every action, no matter how small, helps create a safer and more inclusive world for everyone with food allergies. Click here to visit our website and learn more tips on how to be an ally each and every day: https://lnkd.in/e8-XAwhg #foodallergyawarenessweek #foodallergy #showyourstrength

April is National #MinorityHealthMonth! Join us in building awareness about the health disparities that persist in communities. Around one in 17 children has a food allergy, and one in 15 has asthma. Black Americans bear a much higher burden of food allergies than White Americans. Compared to White Americans, Black Americans report more severe food allergy reactions and more emergency room visits for food allergy reactions. KFA strives to be the #SourceforBetterHealth by supporting public policies that will benefit people with food allergies. 👉 Promote equitable access to affordable, quality health care for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of food allergies. 👉 Create healthy settings for people with food allergies, especially in schools and childcare settings. https://lnkd.in/e_e5CBRM #FoodAllergies #NMHM24 #HealthEquity

Consequences of allergic reactions can be severe. As a parent and a healthcare professional, I’ve witnessed firsthand impact of life-threatening food allergies on those I love and care for. These experiences have fueled my passion to advocate for increased research funding, public awareness, new and improved policies, and better education surrounding this condition. Knowledge is power. By increasing public awareness, providing trusted resources, and fostering community connections, we can support 33 million Americans at risk for life-threatening reactions. Join me in being an #AllergyAlly. Let’s champion this cause during Food Allergy Awareness Week and make a collective impact. Your dedication could even be featured on a billboard in New York Times Square, spreading awareness far and wide. Together, we can save lives and create a safer world for those with food allergies! To learn more and to participate in this initiative, visit foodallergy.org/pledge #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek  #AllergyAllyandChampion #Nursesonlinkedin #FoodAllergyNursesInterestGroup

Halloween can be a tough time for kids with food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin Project by FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH EDUCATION, INC. DBA FARE (FARE) helps make this holiday more inclusive by encouraging households to offer non-food treats. By simply displaying a teal pumpkin, you let people know you have safe, allergy-free options for trick-or-treaters. It's a simple but powerful way to ensure that all children can enjoy the fun! Happy Halloween, everyone! #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareProviders #PatientCare #DaretoBeRare #HealthcareSolutions #PatientSafety #LifeWithoutLimits #ChallengeWhatsPossible #PatientEmpowerment [Image Description: Picture of a collection of pumpkin and gourds, including a teal pumpkin. There’s a white Gus Gear logo in the bottom left corner.]

We're raising our voice this Allergy Awareness Week in support of people impacted by food allergies. Up next: Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL). PAL is used on food labels to indicate the potential presence of allergens due to cross-contact, despite not being ingredients in the product itself. As a voluntary practice, it has raised some concern and confusion amidst consumers and businesses alike, with issues such as a lack of standardisation and its overuse cited as reducing choice and adding risk for consumers living with food allergies. Read below to learn about some of the common mistakes that you should watch out for. Need further information on PAL? Head over to our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3W3LmeN #foodsafety #allergenlabelling #PAL #labellingcompliance #MakeAllergyHistory

🌍🤝 World Allergy Week is here! Running from June 23-29, this year's focus is on overcoming food allergy obstacles. Did you know 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children in the United States suffer from food allergies, totaling 33 million Americans? 🇺🇸 Reactions can vary from mild to severe, but there's hope! The CDC reported a 50% increase in child food allergies from 1997 to 2011, but new treatments are available, improving quality of life and safety. For valuable resources, consider joining FARE's mailing list and exploring their online materials. 🍽️💡 Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g-rvkUwx #WorldAllergyWeek #FoodAllergies #RaiseAwareness

Anyone living with known food allergies can spot the signs of a reaction a mile away. But is it important for people who don't have allergies to know what anaphylaxis looks like? YES! And here's why 👇 The easiest way to be supportive of those with food allergies (and the food allergy community as a whole) is to remain educated and be able to recognize when a person with allergies requires urgent help. Whether that's calling for emergency medical assistance or simply listening for directions from the person experiencing the reaction, your actions could potentially save a life. Visit our website at https://intrommune.com/ for more food allergy ally tips and tricks and to learn about how we're working to protect people from accidental exposure with the power of oral mucosal immunotherapy. #foodallergyawareness #anaphylaxis #foodallergy

Food Allergy Week is an initiative of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia and is dedicated to promoting community understanding of food allergy, to help protect people at risk of anaphylaxis. The theme for Food Allergy Week 2024 is: When eating out, Always Ask, Always Tell

Latest IPP YT Video with Meghan Neri, author of "Just One Bite, A Food Allergy Mom's Search for Answers." As a food allergy parent for over 15 years, Meghan has faced a variety of challenges along the way and became determined to help make the journey easier for those following in her tracks. In 2017, Meghan co-founded a food allergy support group (that remains active today) to help connect caregivers and increase awareness and education in the community. She also founded Food Allergy Allies in 2023 to help improve quality of life for food allergic individuals by educating and supporting those who want to learn more about food allergies. This is done via fun, unique, interactive trainings and classes, as well as independent consulting projects. This year Meghan was a presenter at the 2024 FARE annual Courage at Congress in Washington D.C., discussing the bill to cap the cost of Epinephrine Auto Injectors. Watch the video to learn about what makes Meghan tick and why she is passionate about her work! https://lnkd.in/gW-3-F9Y #author #interview #authorlife #foodallergy #foodallergyawareness #allergies #allergies #foodallergyjourney #youarenotalone #adversity #hope #connection #foodallergyawarenessmonth #justonebite #MeghanNeri #IPPPublication #Innerpeacepress

Food allergies are real and increasing among Australian children. Research shows that 1 in 10 babies, 1 in 20 young teens and 1 in 50 adults have food allergies. Most schools now have many children who have been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening food allergy. To coincide with #nationalallergyweek we encourage and remind our followers and networks that you can participate in online allergen training. Everyone working in food service, from the manager to the food preparation and service staff, needs to be aware of the risks food allergies pose. The best part is it doesn't take long to complete! https://lnkd.in/guzGFSpp