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...Avoid cross-contact at home – Milk Elimination Diet- Cross contact or cross-contamination, for example, occurs when one food without milk touches food or a surface with milk. Some children are so sensitive to milk proteins that this type of accidental exposure can result in anaphylaxis. One way to help avoid cross-contamination is by designating one shelf in the refrigerator as the “milk-free shelf.” Here are things parents need to know before starting an elimination diet...

...Food Allergy Awareness Week and National Eosinophil Awareness Weeks usually take place in the beginning of May each year. That’s no coincidence, since food allergies and eosinophilic disorders are closely related. For many of our families, both of these are important reason to celebrate next week and to spread the word. Food Allergy Awareness Week The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network(FAAN) established the first official “week” to increase awareness of food allergies in 1998,...

...mothers on allergy elimination diets. Go Dairy Free: Is an informational website for dairy-free living and the goal is to provide honest, unbiased information about going dairy free. AllergyMoms: Provides support for parents of kids with food allergies. They provide dairy-free allergy recipes as well as the latest news and research on breast-feeding, eczema, reflux and anaphylaxis. KellyMom: This site is run by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who provides lots of helpful information...

...current law regarding anaphylaxis medications. View School Stock Epinephrine Laws. If you are wondering how many epinephrine pens your child should carry at school, we have a separate blog post on this topic. Read How Many Epinephrine Auto-injectors Should Your Child Have On Hand? Epinephrine in the Classroom as well as the Nurse’s Office If your child is not old enough to carry their own epinephrine auto-injector, or their school will not allow it, you...

...64.9% due to lack of vigilance (failure to check ingredients, forgetfulness, child taking the food, etc) 15.8% due to misreading labels 15.1% due to cross-contact in meal preparation 11.2% of all allergic reactions to milk, egg, or peanut were caused by purposeful trial of the allergen (allergen re-introduction). Families should always discuss reintroduction with their child’s healthcare provider before trying it on their own, especially if there is a history of anaphylaxis. Only 29.9% of...

...in children with confirmed cow milk allergy Tolerated by at least 90% of the patients “Tolerated” means that the formula did not cause an allergic reaction. That means a patient in the trial had no symptoms or signs of allergic reactions (e.g. hives, anaphylaxis, etc.). Only formulas made of free amino acids – like Neocate – or extensively hydrolyzed proteins are hypoallergenic. Other types of formulas in the US are NOT hypoallergenic. These include formulas...

...the digestive tract. When someone says they have a food allergy, most people think of symptoms like anaphylaxis or hives or an itchy, swollen mouth. Those don’t happen with FPIES. Food protein-induced enterocolitis sydrome is a non-IgE-mediated immune reaction in the gastrointestinal (GI) system to one or more specific foods. This means that the IgE antibodies associated with many food allergies are not involved in an FPIES reaction. That makes FPIES hard to test for....

...and tips for staying safe AND having fun. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network’s Guide to Gathering for Thanksgiving.This guide lists the steps to follow to ensure your little one with food allergies stays safe on Thanksgiving. Food and Recipes: The turkey is traditionally the staple of a Thanksgiving feast. Remember to check for hidden allergens that may be added during the processing or preparation of the turkey. Gravies and sauces may contain hidden allergens...