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JCVI issues updated COVID-19 Booster advice – AstraZeneca vaccine can be considered for those who had it previously due to allergies 16th September 2021

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its advice on the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme. The full announcement can be read here :- JCVI Issues updated advice on COVID-19 booster…

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Statement regarding death of George Cox 2nd September 2021

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of George Cox, aged 45, who sadly died on 28th August 2021. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to his family…

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Latex in COVID-19 PCR tests – an update from NHS Test and Trace 1st September 2021

Following enquiries to the Anaphylaxis Campaign helpline about latex warnings on PCR tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace we have sought clarification and have now received an update. NHS Test and…

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A message from our Chief Executive 16th August 2021

After thirteen  very happy years as Chief Executive of the Anaphylaxis Campaign I have now decided that it is time for me to retire. I joined this marvellous charity after spending over…

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Efficacy of Palforzia in childhood peanut allergy increases over time 11th August 2021

Over a two-year period, daily use of Palforzia in those with a childhood peanut allergy led to higher level of allergen desensitisation An estimated approximately 2% of the population of Western nations has a peanut…

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Compulsory Covid-19 vaccination for care workers 6th August 2021

COVID 19 Vaccination as a condition of deployment operational guidance has now been published by the government. You can read the full guidance here. The guidance includes new information about medical exemptions from…

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PREPACKED FOR DIRECT SALE 3rd August 2021

Information for businesses who sell food that is prepacked for direct sale to consumers. New legislation, which will require food businesses in Scotland to include the product name and full ingredients on…

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Tsar Campaign 22nd July 2021

This week Tanya Ednan-Laperouse and Emma Turay – two mothers who lost their teenage daughters Natasha and Shante to anaphylaxis – have joined together to call on the Government to appoint an Allergy…

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Food Allergy Coping and Emotions (FACES) Project 19th July 2021

Globally, food allergy is increasing in prevalence across all age groups, and has been shown to have a strong impact on the lives and well-being of children, teens, adults, parents and their…

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