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Tick bite prevention week: understanding alpha-gal allergy  26th March 2025

This year, for Tick Prevention Week (25-31 March), we are shining a spotlight on alpha-gal allergy, an unusual type of food allergy that can start with a tick bite.  What is alpha-gal allergy?   Alpha-gal allergy is an allergic reaction to a
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Travelling this Easter: the allergy checklist  25th March 2025

As the Easter holidays approach, many of us are planning trips, whether within the UK or abroad. If you or your child has allergies, it’s essential to take extra precautions to ensure a safe and stress-free holiday. Here’s a handy
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Parent experience: the impact of allergies on family life 25th March 2025

Many parents reach out to us at different stages of their parenting journey, whether their child has been newly diagnosed with an allergy, is starting school, going on holiday, or moving to university halls. It’s easy to forget that allergies
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Pharmacist in Cornwall gains funding to optimise the use of penicillin for those labelled as allergic 17th April 2024

Neil Powell, a clinical pharmacist from Cornwall, has been awarded funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to explore the best way to treat patients incorrectly labelled as allergic to penicillin.

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“I run with Alexandra in my heart and Anaphylaxis UK as my motivation.” 17th April 2024

Tanya will be taking on the iconic TCS London Marathon 2024 for Anaphylaxis UK on Sunday 21 April. Running has become Tanya’s space to process her grief following the death of her 17 year old daughter, Alexandra, from anaphylaxis.

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Exploring the impact of ‘not knowing’: an invitation for parents and caregivers to take part in research 26th March 2024

Researchers from the University of Nottingham would like to interview parents and caregivers of children with a diagnosed food allergy about their experiences of uncertainty so that they can provide the right help and support. 

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New review finds risk of allergic reactions on commercial flights is lower than on the ground 26th March 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority have published a review of the evidence on the risks of allergic reactions on commercial flights for those with food allergies and how to manage them. The results are reassuring, showing that the risk of a reaction in the air is up to 100 times lower than on the ground.

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Allergy dad takes on the TCS London Marathon 2024 for his girls 25th March 2024

Chris Soul is one of our runners flying the flag for Anaphylaxis UK at the TCS London Marathon 2024 on Sunday 21 April. Chris’s motivation to proudly wear his Anaphylaxis UK top on race day is deeply personal, with both

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Benedict Blythe Foundation publishes REACT report 20th March 2024

Well done to Benedict Blythe Foundation for publishing their REACT report on the subject of allergies in schools.

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COMING SOON…. ‘Allergy Aware’ a news-style programme hitting your screens in October! 19th March 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that we are partnering with ITN Business to produce an upcoming news-style programme ‘Allergy Aware’, launching on 1st October to coincide with Anaphylaxis Awareness Week.

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SPOTLIGHT ON… Helen Evans Howells, Chair of the Anaphylaxis UK’s Clinical and Scientific Panel 15th March 2024

As Healthcare Science Week draws to a close, we thought it would be a great time to sit down with Dr Helen Evans Howells, the Chair of our Clinical and Scientific Panel, to find out a bit more about her role with Anaphylaxis UK.

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Tips for an allergy-safe Easter with the family 13th March 2024

Easter can be an opportunity for playing games, making decorations and enjoying chocolates and other treats. Whether you have children with allergies or you’re hosting a gathering for those who do, here you’ll find allergy-safe ideas so that everyone can join in the fun.

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