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Allergy Advocates New York was out and about a lot in March and April. For the first time we participated at the AAAAI Annual Meeting in Philadelphia plus attended MenuTrinfo’s annual Food Allergy Symposium for Industry in Boston. We also took part in the New York State Public Health Association’s Health Partnership Conference in Lake Placid. AAAAI in Philadelphia This year’s convening of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) offered a meaningful opportunity for us to step into the broader allergy and asthma community—listening, learning, and strengtheni…

By Kristen Stewart We often hear "it takes a village" to raise a child. The same could be said for keeping individuals with life-threatening allergies safe. As reported by People Magazine, fortunately, Andrew Rawle was lucky enough to have just such a community rally around him recently when he needed it most. With allergies to nuts and some medications, Andrew knew he needed to be prepared and proactive. When he boarded his Virgin Australia flight in early January to the remote mining town of Newman, he had his EpiPen easily accessible in his carry-on luggage. He also checked the labe…

Dining out—an experience most people consider enjoyable and relaxing—can be anything but for those with food allergies. It’s no wonder given that restaurants are the second most common location for allergic reactions to occur—and that more than one in four exposures are severe enough to require the use of epinephrine. Fortunately, some restaurants are stepping up their allergy awareness protocols and making dining safer for everyone. One great example is The Red Fern located in Rochester, New York. The Red Fern Established in 2013 by founder, owner, and operator Andrea Parros, The Red Fer…