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Emma S.

Why Camp TAG Is the Key to Confidence

February 14, 2020  |  Adolescents, Advocacy, Allergies, Allergy, Allergy-Awareness, Anaphylaxis, Anaphylaxis-Action-Plan, Awareness, Behavior, Behavioral-Health, Blog, Camp, Camp-TAG, CampTAG, Caregivers, Children, Civil-Rights, Education, Emotions, Epinephrine, FAACT, Food, Food-Allergies, Food-Allergy, Food-allergy-blog, Know-The-FAACTs, Medic-Alert, Medical-Alert-ID, Medication, Parent, Preparedness, Programs, Self-Care, Summer, Summer-Camp, Support, Teal, Teens, Traveling, Vacation

by Emma Sorrentino, Camp TAG Teen Counselor I can very vividly remember all the days I sat alone at the peanut-free table in elementary school, but more specifically, I vividly remember the feeling of being isolated

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Linda Menighan

FAACT Welcomes New Member to the Leadership Team

January 14, 2020  |  Adolescents, Adults, Advocacy, Allergies, Allergy, Allergy-Awareness, Anaphylaxis, Awareness, Behavior, Behavioral-Health, Blog, Camp, Camp-TAG, CampTAG, Caregivers, Children, Education, Emotions, Epinephrine, FAACT, Family, Food-Allergies, Food-Allergy, Food-allergy-blog, Grandparent, Healthcare, Know-The-FAACTs, Nonprofit, Nurses, Parent, Patient, Preparedness, Programs, Safety-Tips, School, School-Nurse, School-Resources, Self-Care, Summer-Camp, Support, Support-Group, Teens, Welcome, Workplace

Linda MenighanVice President of Programs In 2002, my 10-month-old daughter, Bailey, experienced the first of what turned out to be multiple, life-threatening allergic reactions to food. We had invited some friends over

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Safety Reminders

FAACT Shares 10 Important Safety Reminders for Celebrating the Holidays

December 23, 2019  |  Adolescents, Adults, Allergies, Allergy, Allergy-Awareness, Allergy-FreeRecipes, Anaphylaxis, Anaphylaxis-Action-Plan, Awareness, Blog, Catered-events, Children, Christmas, Dining-Out, Diningout, Education, Epinephrine, Family, Food, Food-Allergies, Food-Allergy, Food-allergy-blog, Grandparent, Hanukkah, Holiday, Holiday-Tips, Holidays, Know-The-FAACTs, Label, Medic-Alert, Medical-Alert-ID, Medical-ID, Medication, Parent, Patient, Preparedness, Readlabels, Recipes, Restaurant, Safety-Tips, Support, Tips, Traditions, Travel, Traveling, Vacation

by Stacey Stratton The holidays are approaching and can bring your family party invites and travel plans. Here are some food allergy safety reminders to help you have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.       1.

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ACAAI

Despite Reports of Shortages, Epinephrine Autoinjectors are Available

July 10, 2019  |  ACAAI, Allergies, Allergy, Allergy-Awareness, Anaphylaxis, Awareness, Board-certified-allergist, Education, Epinephrine, FAACT, Family, Food-Allergies, Food-Allergy, Healthcare, Know-The-FAACTs, Medication, Patient, Pediatrician, Preparedness

Allergists can teach patients how to use alternatives ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – (July 10, 2019) – As parents start to plan for the upcoming school year, many are worried they won’t be

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Emergency Strikes

If Emergency Strikes, Will You Be Prepared?

April 3, 2019  |  Action-Plan, Advocacy, Allergies, Allergy, Allergy-Awareness, Anaphylaxis, Anaphylaxis-Action-Plan, Awareness, Blog, Caregivers, Children, Education, Emergency, Epinephrine, Food, Food-Allergies, Food-Allergy, Food-allergy-blog, Know-The-FAACTs, Medic-Alert, Medical-Alert-ID, Medical-ID, Medication, Medications, Parent, Patient, Preparedness, Readlabels, Safety-Tips, Support, Tips

We stared at the TV watching the ominous red blob inch closer and closer to our area. There was no doubt a major storm was headed our way. The weatherman encouraged everyone to take cover and prepare for a long evening

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