Author Archives for Katherine MacDonald

Advocacy and research – December 2024

December 6, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Advocacy and research – December 2024

Learn about the latest updates with the National School Food Program and which provinces are on board. Discover our advocacy efforts across foodservice, food labelling, healthcare, and with educators. Plus,... View Article


Webinars and events – December 2024

December 6, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Webinars and events – December 2024

Register your child for the winter session of the Allergy Pals/Allies youth online mentorship program, and our upcoming small group webinar session! Plus, connect with a support group and check... View Article


Ask the allergist – December 2024

December 6, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Ask the allergist – December 2024

Ask the allergist is a regular feature in our newsletters where Canadian allergists answer your questions!  Please note: The allergists featured in this series answer questions on general topics, please... View Article


Advocacy and research – November 2024

November 1, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Advocacy and research – November 2024

Hot off the press! Read the recently updated National Food Allergy Action Plan and learn about our meetings in Ottawa. Plus, learn about our advocacy efforts in foodservice, and with... View Article


Mythbuster: Can food allergy be prevented? 

November 1, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Mythbuster: Can food allergy be prevented? 

FACT: Introducing common food allergens (e.g., peanut, egg) early and serving them often to babies can help prevent food allergy from developing. For early introduction, babies must be developmentally ready... View Article


Webinars and events – November 2024

November 1, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Webinars and events – November 2024

Find out about our small group webinars on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis, and about our support groups across Canada. Plus, watch our encore series on two interesting food allergy... View Article


Ask the allergist – November 2024

November 1, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Ask the allergist – November 2024

Ask the allergist is a regular feature in our newsletters where Canadian allergists answer your questions!  Please note: The allergists featured in this series answer questions on general topics, please... View Article


Food Allergy Canada and the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology urge action from policymakers with launch of updated National Food Allergy Action Plan

October 30, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Food Allergy Canada and the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology urge action from policymakers with launch of updated National Food Allergy Action Plan

Halloween reinforces need for action: 85% increase in emergency care for allergic reactions to peanuts in kids October 30, 2024 – To better support the more than 3 million Canadians... View Article


Advocacy and research – October 2024

October 11, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Advocacy and research – October 2024

Read our latest update on our advocacy efforts around improving access to oral immunotherapy (OIT). Plus, discover how our advocacy is helping to shape the accommodation of food allergy in... View Article


Webinars and events – October 2024

October 11, 2024 December 13, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Webinars and events – October 2024

Register for our October 23rd webinar which looks at possibilities for food allergy treatments in the future. Learn where you can see various monuments #ShineATealLight this Halloween season. Find out... View Article