As a parent, sending your child anywhere without you can be scary. It is even frightening for parents with children who have allergies. Eliminate these fears by teaching your children to advocate for themselves!
Managing food allergies can be challenging for everyone in your family, from the child who has a life-threatening allergy to the parent who is constantly worrying anytime food is around. Whether you just received your diagnosis or have been living with food allergies for years, food allergy anxiety is a common struggle that can...
Approximately 32 million Americans have food allergies, with 200,000 people requiring emergency medical care each year from a reaction. With the number of people with peanut allergies alone quadrupling between 1997-2010, there is a need to bring attention to this major health issue affecting the lives of children and adults...
Back to school is right around the corner! This is an exciting and stressful time for food allergy families. Follow these tips to plan ahead and get ready for a safe and healthy school year.1. Prepare your medical formsPrepare medical forms for your school that outline your child’s allergens and the medications to take in case...
If your child has a food allergy, it only takes a small amount of a food allergen being present in their food to induce a reaction. Cross contamination is defined as the transfer of bacteria from one substance to another. Here are some helpful tips to keep your child safe and prevent any accidental cross contamination.
Largest food allergy and anaphylaxis treatment center of its kind helps more children achieve Food FreedomLONG BEACH, CA (May 07, 2021) – The Southern California Food Allergy Institute (SCFAI) today opened the doors to their new Willow Clinic located in Signal Hill, CA. The largest site expansion in SCFAI history, since its...