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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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Statement regarding the inquest of James Atkinson 17th January 2024

Anaphylaxis UK offer their condolences to the family and friends of James Atkinson who sadly passed away following anaphylaxis due to a peanut allergy in July 2020

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FSA board agrees to strengthen allergy information for customers when eating out 10th January 2024

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) would like to see written allergen information be mandated for foods provided when eating out. The FSA Board met in December 2023 and will write to Ministers to discuss the Board’s view.

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More research to support early introduction of allergic food before 12 months 21st December 2023

A new review of the existing evidence, published in the British Medical Journal (the BMJ), has found that introducing allergen-containing food to infants’ diets from the age of 4 to 12 months was associated with a lower risk of multiple food allergies and eczema.

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Do you have a child with a food allergy? Research participants needed 18th December 2023

Researchers from the Aston University aim to explore potential predictors of anxiety and quality of life in parents of children with food allergies, with intentions of gaining a greater understanding surrounding the complexities of caring for children with these medical needs.

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Do you care for a child with multiple allergies? An invitation to take part in research 18th December 2023

Researchers from the University of Aston are looking for parents and carers of children with a food allergy and either asthma, eczema or allergic rhinitis to talk about their experiences in a new study, aiming to improve understanding and support for caregivers.

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Statement regarding the inquest of Georgina Mansergh 13th December 2023

Coroner Richard Middleton has ended the inquest into the death of Georgina Mansergh who tragically died on 11th February 2023 aged 24.

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Alpha-gal allergy: how tick bites changed my life 11th December 2023

Chris was a fit and healthy 28-year-old, but a rare allergy to a carbohydrate in meat has completely changed his life. Here he talks through life with alpha-gal allergy.

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Winter care for your adrenaline auto-injectors 11th December 2023

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to be proactive to protect your adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) from freezing. AAIs should go everywhere with you at all times. Find out why they need to stay above freezing and get top tips for keeping them at a safe temperature.

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Anaphylaxis UK earns PIF Tick accreditation for the third consecutive year 11th December 2023

Anaphylaxis UK is thrilled to announce that, for the third consecutive year, we have achieved PIF Tick accreditation for our comprehensive range of allergy factsheets.

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