MYTH: Antihistamines can stop anaphylaxis. FACT: While antihistamines can help relieve some mild symptoms from an allergic reaction, such as an itchy mouth or hives, they cannot stop the life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis. #MYTHMonday

Racism harms health, yet public recognition of the impact of systemic racism is fading. Findings from RAND and RWJF show that the belief that systemic racism affects #health decreased since 2020. rwjf.ws/3mfgIfg

If you’re celebrating the 4th with some time outside, your to-do list this year might look daunting. But with advance preparation, we can safely enjoy the holiday with loved ones. Click the link below! foodallergy.org/take-action/li…

With a new The FAA ✈️ exemption, 5 drugs, including epinephrine, may not be in plane medical kits. It’s like leaving doctors “to battle a fire with no water," says Dr. Mike Varshavski. @nonuttraveler speaks to Tammy Duckworth & reports on urgent need to review med. kit contents.

Just in time for #NationalMinorityMentalHealthMonth! 📱Dial 988 if you are experiencing or witnessing a mental health struggle/crisis.

1 in 7 children have #asthma in #Chicago, but an alarming rate of 1 in 4 Black and Hispanic/Latino children in Chicago have asthma. Closing this gap begins with education and access to asthma-based resources. #healthdisparities #asthma Read full Op-Ed▶️ bit.ly/3IRv93z

Why In-Flight Emergency Kits Need an Update ⁦Andrea Merrill, MD FACS⁩ ⁦Amy Faith Ho, MD MPH⁩ ⁦Lianne Mandelbaum⁩ ⁦Anya Romanowski⁩ ⁦Medscape⁩⁦Allergic Living⁩ ⁦The FAA ✈️⁩ #anaphylaxis #eipen ⁦U.S. FDA⁩ ⁦Delta⁩ medscape.com/viewarticle/97…

Who is getting ready for #Halloween? Serve #foodallergy friendly safe treats & non-foods #tealpumpkinproject. Thank you @dafs_crafts instagram.com/p/CjNgweGrzG2/…

I'm presenting my 1st poster in 15 years TODAY at 3:30 pm - monitor 15. #ACAAI22 Reminds me of my days as a fellow...I picked the colors and everything😆 Come check out the study Dr Katherine Anagnostou and I did regarding social media use among parents of children with food allergies

New research from the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows too many adults aren't using epinephrine for their severe allergies because of dangerous myths. #epinephrine #lifesaving #allergist #ACAAI22 stltoday.com/lifestyles/hea…

TY Dr. Ruchi Gupta Sharing valuable study/early intro allergens insight >reduce #disparities. Meet Black & Brown communities where they are. More education & outreach needed. #healthequity #foodallergy #nutallergies #anaphylaxis #2023GFAPS

🌟 Support S.A.F.E Food Pantry on Social Media Giving Day! Help provide gluten-free food to those in need. Donate, spread the word, or volunteer your time. Let's make a difference for our community! 💙🥦🛒 safefoodpantry.org #SocialMediaGivingDay #GlutenFreeAwareness

2023 was a tremendous year as we made strides for those living with #PeanutAllergy with positive Phase 3 results published in NEJM. In 2024 we continue our unwavering commitment to advancing treatment options for peanut and other food allergies. brnw.ch/21wFJ6k

ICYMI, a second year of Viaskinᵀᴹ Peanut resulted in continued or improved treatment benefit for most toddlers aged 1-3 with #PeanutAllergy. Our long-term extension study interim data shows 4/5 participants were treatment responders at year-two. Read:  brnw.ch/21wFNUN

ICYMI, after two years of Viaskinᵀᴹ Peanut treatment, 56% of toddlers with #PeanutAllergy ate an equivalent of 12-14 peanuts without experiencing an allergic reaction during the year-two food challenge in our long-term extension trial. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wFVey

The powerful new #foodallergy documentary "It's a Disease, Not a Diet” from FARE | Food Allergy Research & Education has just launched. We're pleased to share the doc and a write-up on with followers, as we think the film's message needs to be shared widely.

Thank you FARE | Food Allergy Research & Education for the push and Uber Eats for listening

Our new episode is live: How to Deal with Scary Headlines. Psychologist Linda Herbert, PhD, discusses the powerful impact that headlines and scary stories can have on people with food allergies and other allergic conditions. #FoodAllergies ow.ly/Ai4250QSjvM

A proposed federal bill would cap out-of-pocket costs for a 2-pack of epinephrine auto-injectors at $60 for insured patients. Auto-injector prices can block many from carrying this lifesaving med. Learn how to help move this legislation forward. Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost @Foodallergy

EAF deeply appreciates AAFA National championing Elijah’s Law HB1195 Maryland 🎉 #elijahsecho #foodallergies #kidswithfoodallergies KidsWithFoodAllergies