Blog Entries - tag: 'Medication'
Why Should Your Child Wear Medical ID?
Posted on: July 2, 2018 7:00 am
Does your food allergic child wear a medical ID? Here is the importance and positives of why they should.
We have our emergency action plan, a trusted allergist, and always carry two epinephrine auto injectors. All this preparedness is key to keeping our
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Food Allergies & Field Trips
Posted on: May 10, 2018 5:00 pm
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Director of Publications
If your child’s school is planning a field trip, be sure to find out the answers to these 5 things:When, Where, How, What, and Who. By discussing these questions, you’ll help everyone
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Risk-Taking and Teens with Food Allergies
Posted on: September 6, 2017 6:00 pm
by Tiffany deSilva, MSW, LSW
When you were a teenager, did your mother ever ask you the age-old question, “If all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump, too?”
If adolescents answered this question truthfully, their answer would be,
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Why Should Your Child Wear A Medical ID?
Posted on: July 19, 2017 5:00 pm
Does your food allergic child wear a medical ID? Here is the importance and positives of why they should.
We have our emergency action plan, a trusted allergist, and always carry two epinephrine auto injectors. All this preparedness is key to keeping our
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Celebrating Safely
Posted on: June 21, 2017 12:30 am
by Tami PylesIt happens frequently at our house - a brightly colored envelope arrives in the mailbox or spills out of a school bag. I know exactly what it is before my daughter rips into it- another party invitation. Excitement ensues as my child reads the
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Allergy Sufferer vs. Allergy Advocate – Empowering Our Kids to Take Charge of Their Challenges
Posted on: April 18, 2017 9:00 am
by Daniella Knell
April is one of my favorite times of year because I am prepping to present food allergy awareness classes during Food Allergy Awareness Week in May. As my kids get older and older, my focus switches to getting them and their food allergy
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If Emergency Strikes, Will You Be Prepared?
Posted on: April 2, 2017 6:00 pm
By Tami Pyles
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 with potentially damaging
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KALÉO Announces AUVI-Q Will Return on Valentine's Day with New AffordAbility Access Program
Posted on: January 19, 2017 2:00 pm
AUVI-Q will be available by prescription nationwide on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2017!
Kaléo launches AUVI-Q AffordAbility, a first-of-its-kind access program and commitment for AUVI-Q:
o More than 200 million Americans with commercial insurance,
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10 Important Safety Reminders for Celebrating the Holidays from FAACT
Posted on: November 28, 2016 6:00 pm
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT's Publications Manager
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.
Remind your child
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FAACT’s Teal Pumpkin Painting Party with Miss Haven County
Posted on: October 31, 2016 12:00 pm
by Natascia Simone, Miss Haven County 2017 and FAACT Advocate
Halloween is TODAY, and the food allergy community would love to be in on the fun!
As Miss New Haven County, I, Natascia Simone, am part of the Miss America Scholarship Organization and my
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