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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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University and Allergies: Q&A with Youth Ambassador Dan Kelly 8th September 2020

As new and returning students prepare for university, the Anaphylaxis Campaign has worked with allergy blogger Dan Kelly to bring together students’ most pressing allergy-related questions for a special Q&A video. Students…

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Six-year-old school girl wins compensation after suffering severe allergic reaction at school 29th July 2020

A recent court case has highlighted the importance of allergy awareness and education in schools. Maizy Harman, aged six years, has been awarded £2000 in compensation from North Yorkshire County Council after…

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The Emergency Treatment of Anaphylaxis in School during the COVID 19 Pandemic 24th July 2020

As schools prepare for children to return full time, we have been contacted by concerned parents and school staff about how the COVID-19 epidemic and the restrictions in place because of it,…

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Highlights from the EAACI Digital Congress 2020 6th July 2020

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Annual Congress 2020, took place digitally this year from 6- 8 June 2020. EAACI is an association of more than 11,000 clinicians, researchers,…

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Supply of US-labelled EpiPen® 0.3mg Adrenaline Auto-Injectors 26th June 2020

EpiPen (Adrenaline) Auto-Injector 0.3 Mg: supply of a batch (no. 9FM766) with US-labelled auto-injectors packaged in UK cartons with a UK leaflet Mylan has released a batch of US-labelled EpiPen auto-injectors (Batch…

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Hednesford takeaway owner prosecuted for serving unsafe food to allergic customer 24th June 2020

Limited company Rosehill Nites Limited?, operators of Rosehill Balti of Pye Green, Cannock, Staffordshire, was fined £3000 and ordered to pay £250, after it sold food which contained peanuts to a customer with…

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‘Natasha’s Law ‘– Food Standards Agency publishes updated technical guidance 18th June 2020

Following a key stakeholder consultation that was held between January and March this year, the Food Standards Agency has today published an update to the Food Allergen and Labelling Information:Technical Guidance along…

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The emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic 17th June 2020

Children are beginning to return to school under new social distancing rules and regulations. We have been contacted by concerned parents and school staff about how the COVID-19 epidemic and the restrictions…

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Study reveals significant need, burden and psychosocial impact of peanut allergy 2nd June 2020

The largest European quantitative study on peanut allergy has highlighted varying levels of effective disease management between countries, as well as the associated feelings of uncertainty, stress and isolation experienced by those with peanut…

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