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Food Allergies and Vegan Labelling: What UK Food Businesses Need to Know 19th December 2024

As more consumers move to vegetarian or vegan diets, it’s important for businesses to understand the risks posed by allergens in vegan and plant-based products.
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Celebrating Another Successful Year for Anaphylaxis UK’s AllergyWise® Training  17th December 2024

AllergyWise® has evolved into one of the UK’s leading anaphylaxis training courses for schools, healthcare settings, and workplaces, reaching thousands of staff and individuals across the country. 
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How to Keep Your Kitchen Allergen-Safe This Christmas  12th December 2024

The holidays are a time to enjoy with family and friends, but for those with allergies, they can also bring added challenges. Whether your guests have food allergies, asthma, or other sensitivities, it’s essential to prepare your home to minimise
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New research links asthma medicines to anaphylaxis 20th October 2023

A new study published in Scientific Reports this October suggests that the asthma treatments omalizumab, benralizumab and mepolizumab are linked to a higher risk of anaphylactic reactions than other similar drugs.

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ready2reactuk – a new campaign to save lives 17th October 2023

ready2reactuk is a new campaign aiming to avoid preventable deaths caused by anaphylaxis in the UK through education.

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New EAACI guidelines on diagnosis of immediate-type food allergy 17th October 2023

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) launched their latest guidelines for diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergy this October.

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New leaflet aims to reduce risk of serious allergic reactions in children 6th October 2023

A new patient information leaflet titled ‘Reducing the risk of your child having a serious allergic reaction.’ has been published by leading allergy experts including Anaphylaxis UK Clinical Panel members, Professor Adam Fox, Dr Paul Turner and Professor Graham Roberts.

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How to host an allergy-friendly Halloween party  4th October 2023

With allergies among the population increasing, it’s likely you or someone you know will have at least one food allergy.  

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Many people mistakenly think they’re allergic to penicillin 29th September 2023

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) have said that millions of people may wrongly believe they are allergic to penicillin. The RPS, which represents pharmacists, suggests that up to 95% of these claims are incorrect.

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Cumbria hotel fined £16,000 after best man suffers anaphylaxis at wedding 29th September 2023

The operator of Hipping Hall in Cumbria has been fined £16,000 following an incident in which the best man at a wedding hosted at the hotel suffered anaphylaxis due to nuts in the canapés.

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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2023   27th September 2023

This year’s Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1-7 October), sponsored by Nestle Health Science, starts this Sunday with a focus on empowering people with the right knowledge and building confidence to safely manage serious allergies. 

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Blackwood pub fined for failing to provide allergen information 25th September 2023

The Rock Pub and Bed and Breakfast, Blackwood, Gwent, has been prosecuted for failing to provide allergen information

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