Learn about our advocacy efforts around oral immunotherapy, and with the National School Food Program. Plus, find out how you can participate in a research opportunity for children with tree nut allergy involving immunotherapies. Advocacy: Making access to treatment a priority Last month, we asked for your insight in oral immunotherapy (OIT) to give us a better understanding of the landscape across Canada to inform our advocacy efforts. Thanks to everyone who completed our survey and who spoke to us directly and shared their experiences. Your input has confirmed the following:   Access to OI ..read more

Register for our May webinar on clinical trials and for our Spring session of Allergy Pals/Allies – our free online mentorship program for kids. Learn about our small group webinars on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis, and about our support groups across Canada. Plus, watch our encore sessions on pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also known as oral allergy syndrome, and our French webinar on early introduction of allergens and food allergy prevention. Webinar May 16th: The ins and outs of clinical trials Join us to hear from Dr. Julia Upton to learn about the role of clinical trials a ..read more

Ask the allergist is a regular feature in our newsletters where Canadian allergists answer your questions!  Please note: The allergists featured in this series answer questions on general topics, please talk to your doctor if you have questions about your own health or the health of your child.  With the news of an early start to Spring allergies this year, we are re-sharing questions on pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) also known as oral allergy syndrome or OAS, answered by Dr. Julia Upton. Questions on PFAS Learn more Dr. Julia Upton is on staff at the Hospital for Sick Childr ..read more

In this series, we ask dietitians across Canada to answer your questions on nutrition and dietary support. Spring and pollen are in the air! If you’re diagnosed with pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also known as oral allergy syndrome or OAS, what do you need to think about from a dietary perspective? This month, we are re-sharing tips on managing this condition and your diet, provided by Amy Chow RD. Pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) and dietary management Learn more Do you have a food allergy-related question you’d like to ask a dietitian in the months to come? If so, send it along t ..read more

Read below for a past mythbuster on food and pollen allergies, it’s a timely topic for Spring.   Can food allergy and pollen allergy overlap? Learn more Help us educate your communities and share this mythbuster with them! Find more mythbusters at foodallergycanada.ca/mythbusters.  The post Mythbuster: Is there overlap between food allergy and pollen allergy? appeared first on Food Allergy Canada ..read more

Sign up for our May webinar on clinical trials with Dr. Julia Upton. Register your child for our next session of Allergy Pals/Allies and get ready for Food Allergy Awareness Month (FAAM) in May! Plus, with Spring in the air, so are pollens – learn more about pollen food allergy syndrome (also known as oral allergy syndrome) and how to manage if you’re impacted. Webinar May 16th: The ins and outs of clinical trials Dr. Julia Upton Join us to hear from Dr. Julia Upton to learn about the role of clinical trials and how they work in providing treatment options for food allergy. Register now and as ..read more

Discover our new impact report and learn all about the impact we drove last year and how we are progressing on our long-term advocacy initiatives, sign up for our March 11th French webinar on the early introduction of allergenic foods, and learn about our 2023 community awards and apply or nominate someone. Plus, discover our tips for allergy-friendly celebrations. Making an impact: Discover our latest report  Hot off the press! We just launched our 2023 annual impact report, be sure to take a look to learn more about the impact we made last year. The theme of the report is on building c ..read more

What is Xolair® and how does it work? Learn more about this medication that received U.S. approval for reducing food allergic reactions. Plus, learn about a new study that provides possibilities for treatment in older children, and find out how you can participate in a research opportunity for children with tree nut allergy involving immunotherapies.  Research: U.S. FDA approves Xolair® to reduce reactions to foods after accidental exposure Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xolair® (omalizumab) for reducing the risk of allergic reactions, including anaphylax ..read more

Ask the allergist is a regular feature in our newsletters where Canadian allergists answer your questions!  Please note: The allergists featured in this series answer questions on general topics, please talk to your doctor if you have questions about your own health or the health of your child.  As conversations around probiotics continue, we are re-sharing a question about milk allergy and probiotics, answered by Dr. Julia Upton. If I have milk allergy, do I need to avoid probiotics? Learn more Dr. Julia Upton is on staff at the Hospital for Sick Children in the Immunology and All ..read more

Read below for past mythbusters on milk allergy, the information can help with its management. Whether it’s milk or another food allergy, it’s important to know what’s fact versus fiction. Is an allergy to dairy the same thing as milk allergy? Learn more If someone is allergic to cow’s milk, do they need to avoid milk from other animals? Learn more Are vegan products safe for those with milk and/or egg allergy? Learn more Help us educate your communities and share this mythbuster with them! Find more mythbusters at foodallergycanada.ca/mythbusters.  The post Mythbuster: Milk allergy ..read more