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Support for adults with food and non-food allergy 10th July 2026

Food and non-food allergies are often associated with childhood, but millions of adults across the UK live with allergies too. Around 6% of the UK adult population has a clinically confirmed food…

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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four…

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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes launch of Natasha’s Prize 22nd June 2026

The announcement that Natasha’s Foundation has launched Natasha’s Prize – a groundbreaking £10 million fund dedicated to research into preventing allergies – has been hugely encouraging for the allergy community.  As a charity supporting…

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Our CEO Lynne Regent appears on BBC One’s Rip Off Britain Food this #WorldAllergyWeek 23rd April 2018

Chief Executive of the Anaphylaxis Campaign Lynne Regent appeared today in the first episode of the new series of BBC One’s Rip Off Britain Food which had a special focus on eating…

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North West Paediatric Allergy Network launch new online resource 16th March 2018

A new online resource has been developed in the North West of England to help parents, children and healthcare professionals with a range of information about children’s allergies. The North West of…

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Our CEO attends House of Commons debate on ‘Allergy Awareness in Schools’ 16th March 2018

Earlier this week on Wednesday 14th March 2018 our Chief Executive Lynne Regent was delighted to attend a House of Commons debate on ‘Allergy Awareness in Schools’. Westminster Hall debates in the…

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Response to the UK release of the Peter Rabbit film 15th March 2018

The film Peter Rabbit is going to be released in cinemas across the UK from tomorrow, Friday 16th March 2018. The film has received a mixed reception in the press and within…

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Statement following the death of James Turnbull 9th March 2018

The Anaphylaxis Campaign was saddened to learn of the death of 15-year-old James Turnbull, who died after experiencing a severe allergic reaction earlier this year on Saturday 24th February 2018. From the…

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Looking after your medication in cold weather 2nd March 2018

The ‘Beast from the East’ and ‘Storm Emma’ mean many weather warnings have been in place this week as snow and icy conditions grip the nation. Our helpline and information team have…

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New research suggests fish oil supplements in pregnancy may reduce a child’s risk of developing food allergy 1st March 2018

You may have seen in the news today a lot of stories about how taking a daily fish oil capsule during pregnancy and the first few months of breastfeeding may reduce a…

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Response to the USA release of the Peter Rabbit film 12th February 2018

Following the USA release of the children’s film Peter Rabbit, the Anaphylaxis Campaign was very concerned to learn that in one scene, the rabbits deliberately pelt the film’s antagonist Tom McGregor with…

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Statement regarding the findings of the inquest of Shahida Shahid 17th January 2018

17th January 2018 The coroner’s inquest into the death of 18-year-old Shahida Shahid ruled yesterday a verdict of death by misadventure. Our Chief Executive was personally in attendance at the inquest in…

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