Allergy Insider | Newsletter: September 2023
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Get resources and tips in our back-to-school section, like our signs and symptoms sheet and our new 5 emergency steps sheet, and more.

Plus, create awareness for all food allergies by sharing our #MoreThanPeanuts campaign!
A big thank you to our sponsors ALLERJECT®, the Peanut Bureau of Canada, Chapman’s®, EpiPen®, Kirkey Racing Fabrication Inc., and That's it.®. Learn more about our sponsors and their special offers.

September 19th at 12pm EDT: Milk allergy management

September 28th at 12pm EDT: Treating anaphylaxis and what you need to know about Benadryl®.

Learn more about our new curriculum-linked program and share it with the educators you know. Help to ensure classrooms across the country are teaching this valuable program.

Feel confident and stylish this back-to-school season! Read about ways to carry your epinephrine auto-injector.

Plus, learn about epinephrine, caring for your auto-injector, and more!
Research

Participate in a global study! If you are a parent/caregiver of a child with food allergy or an adult with food allergy, you are invited to participate in an international study on needs you may have for psychological support when managing food allergy.

Learn more and participate in this important study.

Read about a new Canadian study which suggests eczema, asthma, food allergy and hay fever are linked to an imbalance of bacteria in the gut.

Plus, Jennifer Gerdts, our executive director shares her thoughts on the importance of this research.

Find out the answer to this question and learn more about dairy products.
Webinars and Events
Learn the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance, the prevalence of milk allergy, and the possibility for outgrowing it.
Hear about the importance of using epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis, when antihistamines might be given, and what the safety concerns are with first generation antihistamines, like Benadryl®.
Learn about behavioural science and how it can help you form good food allergy management habits and build them into your daily life.
Sign up your 7-15-year-old for the fall session of Allergy Pals/Allies.

The free, 8-week online sessions run from September 24th to November 12th.

Attend our free 90-minute interactive webinar on how to manage food allergy and risk of anaphylaxis on a daily basis.

Next session is September 13th, spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now!

Learn about our support groups and get in touch with one.

Plus, find out about the upcoming support group meet up in Vancouver, BC.

Join the Sweet Caroline Foundation for their annual run taking place on October 7th at Rothesay High School.

This run/walk is to honour the memory of Caroline Lorette.

This month we're sharing two past Facebook Lives with leading allergists on how to treat anaphylaxis, including a hands-on demonstration with epinephrine auto-injectors.
Ask the Allergist
As you prepare for back-to-school and the fall season, read the questions answered by Dr. Julia Upton on asthma, food allergy, anaphylaxis, and oral allergy syndrome (OAS)/pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS).

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the Dietitian
Discover great ideas for lunches and snacks for back-to-school with food allergy, plus find tips on managing oral allergy syndrome (OAS)/pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) and your diet.
 
Just in time for back-to-school: Delicious and nutritious allergy-friendly recipes created by Amy Chow, a registered dietitian.

Check out these milk-free, egg-free and wheat-free recipes for breakfast and lunch.


Oatmeal Berry Jars
Photo courtesy of Amy Chow, RD
Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the dietitian? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ways to Give
There is still time to take advantage of the special offers from our back-to-school campaign sponsors and fundraisers. 

By supporting their fundraisers, you are also directly supporting our charity! Offers expire September 30th, so don’t miss out!
ALLERJECT®: Learn more about this epinephrine-auto-injector.

Peanut Bureau of Canada: Visit their website for information.

Chapman's®: Visit their website to learn about their Super Premium Plus Ice Cream collection which is peanut, tree nut, and egg free.
EpiPen®: Get a free auto-injector training device and waist pouch.

Kirkey Racing Fabrication Inc.: Get a free sticker.

That's it.®: Visit their website to order fruit bars.
Allergy Lifestyle: Range of products to manage food allergy.

epicute: Auto-injector pouches.
Sweets from the Earth: Allergy-friendly baked products.
Help transform the lives of Canadians with food allergy. Learn the many ways your donation will make a difference.

All donations $20 and above receive a tax receipt.
Make an ongoing impact and help ensure we can sustain our advocacy and educational programming.

Select “Monthly Gift” on the online donation form and enter the amount you want to donate. Or call us at 1 866 785-5660.