York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC, University of York) is running a survey to study how peanut allergy impacts on children’s quality of life. The results of the survey will not only help them better understand how peanut allergy affects a
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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 vaccination Of particular note for people with allergies
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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 at this difficult time. George suffered an allergic
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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 Trace have confirmed that no natural rubber latex
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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 30 years working in the NHS. I have
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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 allergy. However, the prevalence in the paediatric population
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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 COVID-19 vaccinations for as follows:- General guidance on
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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 food sold prepacked for direct sale (PPDS), comes
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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 Tsar. Tanya said: “allergic disease is increasing in the
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