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New independence, new risks: Why university students can’t afford to leave their adrenaline behind 17th September 2026

Leaving home without your adrenaline is non-negotiable.  Despite the known risks, hidden barriers such as perceived social stigma mean that packing an adrenaline device often slips down the priority list for young…

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Witnessing Anaphylaxis in public: Would you know what to do? 25th August 2026

What should you do if someone has anaphylaxis? We are often asked this on our helpline by people with allergies, as well as parents, friends, family members and members of the public….

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Immunotherapy treatment for house dust mite allergy now available through NHS Scotland  13th August 2026

An immunotherapy treatment for house dust mite allergy has been made available through the NHS in Scotland.  The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Acarizax (12 SQ-HDM sublingual immunotherapy) for adults aged 18–65 with moderate…

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New feeding guidelines for children aged 1-5 reinforce importance of early introduction and continued consumption 6th July 2023

SACN has released a report that reviews the current recommendations for feeding children aged 1 to 5 years.

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Significant Drop in Allergen-Related Product Recalls in Australia 29th June 2023

A recent report by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has revealed that last year, Australia had their lowest rate of allergen-related product recalls in almost a decade. This reduction suggests that…

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Allergy dad completes 35-mile ultra marathon in support of Anaphylaxis UK 28th June 2023

Avid runner and allergy dad Luke Taylor completed the ultra marathon from Sheffield to Nottingham, covering a distance of 35 miles in just over seven hours, in aid of Anaphylaxis UK.

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Statement on the death of Eamonn Hogan 28th June 2023

Anaphylaxis UK recently learned of the tragic death of Eamonn Hogan, aged 43, from Kilcoo, Northern Ireland.  Eamonn suffered a serious and unexpected anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting on Tuesday 13th June.

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MHRA issues new guidance on the use of adrenaline auto-injectors 19th June 2023

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched new guidance on the use of adrenaline auto-injectors, including what steps to take in an emergency and updated advice on body positioning.

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Patients at risk from anaphylaxis to benefit from new GP guidance 15th June 2023

The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has announced the publication of the Adrenaline auto-injector prescription for patients at risk of anaphylaxis: BSACI guidance for primary care. The guidance, written by the…

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MHRA issues clarification on use of spare pens in schools 12th June 2023

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued clarification on when schools’ spare adrenaline auto-injectors can be used.

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Essex Sushi Restaurant Shut Down Following Allergy Incident and Poor Hygiene 2nd June 2023

Sushi One, a restaurant in Chelmsford, Essex, has been ordered to close by Chelmsford Magistrates Court due to concerns over public safety. The closure follows a series of hygiene warnings issued by…

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Travelling with allergies: What should I take?  31st May 2023

Travelling with allergies presents a few more challenges than for the average traveller, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an amazing time. 

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