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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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Climbing for Greg: Brother takes on Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of sibling lost to anaphylaxis 10th August 2026

When Josh begins his ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro later this year in aid of Anaphylaxis UK, every step he takes up Africa’s highest peak will be in memory of his brother Greg,…

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Does your child have peanut allergy? 8th January 2021

Acaster Lloyd Consulting are looking for participants to take part in a research study about caregivers’ and children’s Experiences of taking an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy) treatment or 2. Their thoughts…

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European Commission approves first treatment for peanut allergy 7th January 2021

Aimmune Therapeutics’ PALFORZIA® has been approved by the European Commission as a treatment for peanut allergy. The European Commission (EC) has approved PALFORZIA®  for the treatment of peanut allergy, making it the…

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Allergy Therapeutics and Imperial College London start Peanut Allergy Study 6th January 2021

Allergy Therapeutics PLC – Sussex-based biotechnology firm focused on allergy vaccines – Initiates peanut allergy biomarker study with Imperial College London to confirm potential of novel peanut vaccine candidate. The study aims…

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Entrepreneur and allergy advocate Julianne Ponan is named Anaphylaxis Campaign’s newest ambassador 16th December 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions, has welcomed a new Ambassador to help raise awareness and create a…

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MHRA statement on guidance to vaccination centres on managing allergic reactions following COVID-19 vaccination 10th December 2020

Dr June Raine, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said: “We have this evening (Wednesday 9 December 2020) issued updated guidance to COVID-19 vaccination centres about the…

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Statement regarding the inquest of Muhammed Musa Akbar 24th November 2020

Derby Coroner’s Court has ended the inquest into the death of Muhammed Musa Akbar, (known as Musa) a 12-year-old boy who died on 15 January 2019 after suffering a suspected severe allergic…

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LOVE ISLAND’s Jack Fowler joins ‘Break the Stigma’ campaign to empower young people with life-threatening allergies 23rd November 2020

The May Contain Break the Stigma campaign empowers young people to speak up about their allergies and feel confident addressing them throughout their lives. The campaign features inspiring allergy advocates from TV,…

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Wellingborough and Chester restaurants fined after customers suffer severe allergic reactions 18th November 2020

In two unrelated incidents, two restaurant owners have received substantial court fines this month, following successful prosecutions after their customers suffered severe allergic reactions as a result of being served their allergens…

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DBV Technologies announces filing and validation of marketing authorization application for Viaskin™ Peanut by European Medicines Agency 17th November 2020

DBV Technologies, a biopharmaceutical company and Corporate Member of the Campaign, announced on November 5 that its product Viaskin™ Peanut (DBV712) has been validated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The validation…

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