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We have information for you, and we can help you better support your patients with food allergies. Share our medically-reviewed and scientifically-based educational materials with patients, plus have them benefit from our support services.

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We have information for you, and we can help you better support your patients with food allergy. Just tell patients about us, and we’ll take it from there.

As the leading national patient organization for Canadians with food allergy, we provide your patients with food allergy with the support, education, and resources they need so they can manage their food allergies more confidently. Let your patients know that we are here to help them through their journey!

Our educational materials are medically-reviewed and scientifically-based and we are kept updated on emerging research through our Healthcare Advisory Board. Click on the images below to download resources today!

You can also order some of the resources to have in your office, just give us a call at 1 866 785-5666 or email us at info@foodallergycanada.ca to learn more.

Resources for you:

Asian baby boy eating blend food on a high chairPreventing food allergy: Early introduction of allergens

Recommendations for the introduction of common allergens to infants has changed over the last few years.

Facts for primary care providersPrimary care provider education: Facts sheet

Learn 8 key facts, from early introduction of allergenic foods to treatment with epinephrine, and follow-up care.

Assessment: Allergy Check

Share this tool with patients, it helps identify whether specific symptoms may be caused by a food allergy and if advice from an allergist is recommended.

The Science of Food AllergyPhysician education: Webinars

Watch our recorded webinars with leading allergists and experts on topics like the science of food allergy and more.

Resources for your patients:

Care guideNEW! Caregiver resource: Caring for a child with food allergy

This guide for caregivers, like grandparents, babysitters, and coaches, has essential information for managing food allergy and anaphylaxis. It’s very visual, making it easy to follow along and understand, even if English is not the primary language.

Note: Research with patients of children with food allergy indicated a gap in knowledge and support with extended family and others. This resource fills this gap and helps parents feel more confident when leaving children with caregivers.

Patient education: Information sheets

Download topic sheets for your patients on food allergy and anaphylaxis, stress and anxiety, epinephrine, diagnosis, daily management, and myths and facts.

Parents With Baby Working In Office At Home Looking At Laptop SmilingNewly diagnosed patients: FIFA webinars and newly diagnosed program

Tell your patients about our small group webinars and resources to help them manage their food allergy with confidence.

Allergy Pals and Allies online peer mentorship programYouth with food allergy: Allergy Pals/Allies program

Let your patients know about our online mentorship program for kids 7 to 15 years old. It is free, interactive, and helps them learn strategies for managing their condition.

Pollen allergy and foods chartPollen allergy and foods: chart

Share this one page visual chart on oral allergy syndrome/pollen food syndrome to learn which foods may trigger symptoms in people with allergies to various pollens.

Nurse talking to mother and daughterAdditional resources

Provide your patients with more tools and educational resources for living well with food allergy. You’ll find resources for youth, parents, and adults.