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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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Summer sting allergy campaign spotlights anaphylaxis and urges the public: Bee resistant 20th July 2015

A national campaign is kicking off this summer by highlighting the dangers of anaphylaxis from wasp and bee stings – and how allergic people can avoid, treat or beat the condition. Stephen…

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Professor Gideon Lack talks about the LEAP Study 20th July 2015

Professor Gideon Lack, Dept of Paediartric Allergy, Kings College London, talks about the findings of the LEAP study.  

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New rules to improve support to children with medical conditions in school 20th July 2015

A group of national health charities, including the Anaphylaxis Campaign, have welcomed new statutory guidance to improve support in schools to over 1 million children with long-term medical conditions such as asthma,…

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Impact Report 2013: The Difference We Make 20th July 2015

We’re pleased to announce that our annual Impact Report is now available to view online.  This report is a summary of our work in 2013 and aims to show the difference we…

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign’s views on the proposed changes to School Foods Standards, to be made statutory from January 2015 20th July 2015

The Anaphylaxis Campaign recently responded to the Department of Education consultation document on the revised ‘Standard for Food in Schools’.  The recommendations within this document have been put forward by the School…

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We release short film on growing up with allergies 20th July 2015

We release short film on growing up with allergies  Just in time for Allergy Awareness Week we have released a short film, which sees young members of the Anaphylaxis Campaigndiscuss their experiences…

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Exercise-induced or worsened anaphylaxis? Knowing the difference 20th July 2015

Exercise-induced Anaphylaxis or Anaphylaxis Worsened by Exercise: knowing the difference.   Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can have several factors that worsen a reaction and many different types of allergens…

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LEAP study finds peanut consumption can protect infants at risk of developing peanut allergy 20th July 2015

Peanut allergy, which affects 1 in 50 children in the UK, is one of the most high risk allergens, alongside tree nuts, milk and egg. However, a new study of peanut allergy…

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Goats’ milk formula not a solution for cows’ milk allergic infants 20th July 2015

In February, an amendment to the infant formulae and follow-on formulae regulation came into effect. This amendment permits goats’ milk infant formula and follow-on formula to be sold on the UK market….

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