Today marks the first day of Food Allergy Awareness Month in Canada and although the month may not look like what we originally planned, there is so much we can... View Article
Note: This article was updated in April 2021 to include additional information. Ask the allergist is a regular feature in our newsletters where Dr. Julia Upton answers your questions! Dr.... View Article
Attend upcoming webinars, including a webinar on the “Future outlook of therapies” with Dr. Cecilia Berin. Register your 7-15 year-old for the Spring session of Allergy Pals/Allies free online mentorship.... View Article
Read our advocacy update on the accessibility of epinephrine and how you can help Canadian charities during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn what’s new in food allergy research from around the... View Article
Check out our resources for staying safe with food allergy during COVID-19 and discover our helpful tips and many online resources and activities. Find out what’s happening with our 2020... View Article
Health Canada has updated guidance on mustard allergy and the use of precautionary allergen labelling (e.g. “may contain”) for pre-packaged products. This updated information specifically addresses new findings that will... View Article
Maryann Moffitt is the dietitian and food liaison officer at the University of Ottawa. We spoke to her as she was getting ready for the new academic year. What interested... View Article
MYTH: All allergy-inducing ingredients must be listed on food labels. FACT: Health Canada’s food labelling regulations require the inclusion of the common name of priority food allergens as well as... View Article
Check out the latest update on EpiPen® supply constraints in Canada, read our National Food Allergy Action Plan, update and find out who was nominated and who won the 2019... View Article
Read about the new law in Alberta to better protect students with food allergy and check out what’s new in research, and how you can get involved in two studies,... View Article
Participate in our many webinars offered this month, get involved in a local support group or upcoming event, including the Walk for Andrea and the 24 Hour Teal Wheel Challenge.... View Article
Ask the allergist is a regular feature in our newsletters where Dr. Julia Upton answers your questions! Dr. Julia Upton is a Canadian allergist who is on staff at Toronto’s... View Article
What do you do when you have multiple food allergies, a passion for cooking, writing, photography, and advocating for those with food allergy? For Toronto-based blogger, Amanda Orlando, it’s being... View Article
The Robyn Allen Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has made a unique contribution to the lives of Canadians with food allergy through their efforts in education, advocacy, community building,... View Article
Updated as of May 19, 2020. FACT: Antihistamines and asthma medications should not be used instead of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis. While these drugs will do no harm when given... View Article
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