Allergy Insider | Newsletter: April 2024
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Join us on May 16th 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 for our free 8-week online mentorship program for 7-15 year olds beginning on April 27, 2024!

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month (FAAM) in Canada. Stay tuned for exciting FAAM news and events.

Spring is in the air and so are many pollens causing those with PFAS (also known as oral allergy syndrome or OAS) to feel allergic symptoms.

Discover how to manage springtime with PFAS. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options, and get management tips.
Advocacy and Research

Last month, we asked for your insight in oral immunotherapy to give us a better understanding of the landscape across Canada.

Learn about our next steps and advocacy efforts.

The federal government recently announced the development of a National School Food Program for Canadian students across the country.

Learn how we are advocating on the behalf of kids with food allergy.

Learn how your child can participate in a study testing different immunotherapies.

Discover this mythbuster on food and pollen allergies, it’s a timely topic for Spring. 
Webinars and Events
Register for our webinar to hear from Dr. Julia Upton. Learn about what clinical trials for food allergy are all about, and what to consider if you are participating in one.
Sign up your 7-to-15-year-old today. The free, 8-week online sessions empower youth to build a support network, learn strategies for management, and develop confidence.
Attend our free 90-minute interactive webinar on how to manage food allergy on a daily basis.

Next session is April 10th, spaces are limited to 6 participants, so reserve your spot now!
Have you considered joining a support group?

Support groups provide a positive and caring environment for you to get help in dealing with the day-to-day stress of managing food allergy and risk of anaphylaxis.

In this series, we feature past online events and webinars.

This month, we’re sharing a past webinar on pollen food allergy syndrome (also known as oral allergy syndrome).
Ask the Allergist
Spring allergies are in the air! This month, we are re-sharing questions on pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) answered by Dr. Julia Upton. 

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the Dietitian
In this series, we ask dietitians across Canada to answer your questions on nutrition and dietary support. 

If you’re diagnosed with pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), learn what you need to think about from a dietary perspective.
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We focus on improving daily quality of life through:

-- Education and support needed to effectively navigate food allergy so those impacted are empowered to live well. 

-- Building informed and supportive communities by being the national voice on key issues. 

-- Making transformational change with government and industry with our long-term advocacy initiatives. 

Learn where your dollars go and how they support our initiatives with our latest impact report.

Donate $20 or more and get a tax receipt. Become a food allergy champion today!