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MHRA opens consultation on whether spare adrenaline nasal sprays could be allowed in schools 22nd October 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a UK-wide consultation on proposals that would allow schools to purchase and hold spare adrenaline nasal sprays for emergency use in children…

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Needle-free adrenaline nasal spray EURneffy® 1 mg now available in the UK for children 21st October 2026

The UK’s first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy® 1mg, is now available on prescription for younger children at risk of serious allergic reactions. The newly available 1 mg dose is licensed for…

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International Mastocytosis & Mast Cell Diseases awareness day 20th October 2026

Photo credit: Mast cells – Zoe Whyte, Mast cells, used with permission Mast cell diseases can go unnoticed by almost everyone, yet be unmistakable to the person living with one. Today, on…

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Immunotherapy treatment for house dust mite allergy now available through NHS Scotland  13th August 2026

An immunotherapy treatment for house dust mite allergy has been made available through the NHS in Scotland.  The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Acarizax (12 SQ-HDM sublingual immunotherapy) for adults aged 18–65 with moderate…

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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four…

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NICE publishes updated anaphylaxis guidelines on assessment and referral after emergency treatment 18th June 2026

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on the assessment and referral of people following emergency treatment for anaphylaxis. This new guideline replaces NICE guideline CG134…

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Critical delays in use of AAIs in children, call to action  18th May 2026

New research from the University of Bristol and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children has highlighted critical delays in the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) in children experiencing fatal food-induced anaphylaxis, prompting calls for urgent…

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Why allergy awareness matters in healthcare 9th March 2026

Allergies can impact almost every aspect of daily life — from school and travel to attending a hospital appointment. That is why Anaphylaxis UK advocates for a safer, allergy-aware approach across all…

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Allergy misinformation on social media 10th February 2026

A recent study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice looked at popular allergy-related posts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X to see what kind of misinformation is being shared and how people respond to…

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