Thanks Dr Stukus! Wondering who will win the Twitter challenge today!! ACAAI #ACAAI20 #vaccines

Hate to miss parts of #ACAAI20 but enjoying the privilege of representing the College at the annual AMA meeting.

Excited for the final round of the FIT bowl this afternoon. Proud of my alma mater. Go Wilford Hall #ACAAI20

Congratulations Dr Stan Fineman, recipient of this year's Gold Headed Cane award #ACAAI20

Congratulations to Mariana Castells for #ACAAI20 distinguished service award. Mariana has been a huge advocate for women faculty and trainees!

Congrats to Dr Luz Fonacier, the College is continuing with excellent leadership #ACAAI20

Congrats to Wilford Hall - 2020 FIT Bowl winners. Congrats to all the teams for getting to the final round. #ACAAI20

Getting ready to hang home and hang close for the holidays. Check out Germany's new video today. It's applicable to us all.

#WithYouAlaska

Vaccines are an amazing way to help our robust immune systems build protective antibodies! #COVID vaccines use mRNA blueprints (Pfizer/Moderna) or non-infectious viral vectors (J&J). And no - they don't contain microchips, 'rearrange' our DNA or cause infection.

Reiterating for added emphasis… FOOD ELIMINATION Led to SENSITIZATION And then TRUE FOOD ALLERGY in 1/3 of patients That number is startling 😮😮😮

Beginner's guide to diagnosing allergies: 1. Are symptoms consistent w allergy? 2. Do symptoms occur w exposure & improve w/o exposure? 3. Is suspected cause a likely allergen? 4. Rule out other causes How NOT to diagnose allergies: Test for a bunch of stuff & see what comes back

Same medicine, WAY different cost. Brand name➡️$105 for a year at Costco Generic equivalent➡️$14.89 Active ingredient, efficacy & doses are the same Some report differences between brand vs generic but vast majority of ppl won’t find any difference other than in their wallet

Democrat Mary Peltola is the apparent winner of Alaska’s special U.S. House race after ranked votes were tabulated Wednesday and is set to become the first Alaska Native in Congress. adn.com/politics/2022/…

Great infographic by AAAAI highlighting why ANYONE who has been told they are allergic to penicillin would benefit from clarification by an allergist. Why? Most people aren't actually allergic & can receive again. Those who are often don't need to avoid other antibiotics.

#ACAAI22 great talk by Dr. Douglas Mack on shared decision making in food allergy treatment.

Another great talk by Dr. Dave Stukus at #ACAAI22

Just posted on NEJM.org #aaaai24

Presented today at #AAAAI24: In this trial involving 180 persons with food allergies, omalizumab was effective in increasing the reaction threshold for peanut and other common food allergens. Full trial results: nej.md/4bLW7aS

Don’t miss the Featured Poster Sessions today in the Convention Center, Level 3, Ballroom South Prefunction from 4:45 to 6:15 pm. #AAAAI24