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![Sue Kelly, BSN, RN](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/09.10.18_Sue Kelly_Blog Photo.jpg)
Calling All Nurses: 5 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Food Allergic Patients
by Susan Kelly, BSN, RN I’m writing this as both a registered nurse who works for an allergist, and also as a food allergy and EoE mom for over a decade. Nurses are caregivers, teachers, advocates, scientists,
![Why Should Your Child Wear Medical ID?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/07.02.18_Medical ID Blog_Photo-116.jpg)
Why Should Your Child Wear Medical ID?
Does your food allergic child wear a medical ID? Here is the importance and positives of why they should. We have our emergency action plan, a trusted allergist, and always carry two epinephrine auto injectors. All
![Food Allergies & Field Trips](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/05.10.18_FA Field Trips_Blog Photo-112.jpg)
Food Allergies & Field Trips
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Director of Publications If your child’s school is planning a field trip, be sure to find out the answers to these 5 things:When, Where, How, What, and Who. By discussing these
![Risk-Taking and Teens with Food Allergies](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/09.06.17_Tiffany DeSilva_Blog Photo.jpg)
Risk-Taking and Teens with Food Allergies
by Tiffany deSilva, MSW, LSW When you were a teenager, did your mother ever ask you the age-old question, “If all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump, too?” If adolescents answered this
![Why Should Your Child Wear A Medical ID?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/07.19.17_Medical ID.jpg)
Why Should Your Child Wear A Medical ID?
Does your food allergic child wear a medical ID? Here is the importance and positives of why they should. We have our emergency action plan, a trusted allergist, and always carry two epinephrine auto injectors. All
![Celebrating Safely](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/06.20.17_Tami Pyles_Blog Photo.jpg)
Celebrating Safely
by Tami PylesIt happens frequently at our house - a brightly colored envelope arrives in the mailbox or spills out of a school bag. I know exactly what it is before my daughter rips into it- another party invitation.
![Allergy Sufferer vs. Allergy Advocate – Empowering Our Kids to Take Charge of Their Challenges](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/04.19.17_Daniella Knell_Blog Photo.jpg)
Allergy Sufferer vs. Allergy Advocate – Empowering Our Kids to Take Charge of Their Challenges
by Daniella Knell April is one of my favorite times of year because I am prepping to present food allergy awareness classes during Food Allergy Awareness Week in May. As my kids get older and older, my focus switches
![If Emergency Strikes, Will You Be Prepared?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/07.05.16_Tami Pyles_Blog Photo.jpg)
If Emergency Strikes, Will You Be Prepared?
By Tami Pyles We stared at the TV watching the ominous red blob inch closer and closer to our area. There was no doubt a major storm was headed our way. The weatherman encouraged everyone to take cover and prepare for
![KALÉO Announces AUVI-Q Will Return on Valentine's Day with New AffordAbility Access Program](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/AUVI-Q Patient Pricing Infogram_JPG.jpg)
KALÉO Announces AUVI-Q Will Return on Valentine's Day with New AffordAbility Access Program
AUVI-Q will be available by prescription nationwide on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2017! Kaléo launches AUVI-Q AffordAbility, a first-of-its-kind access program and commitment for AUVI-Q: o More than 200
![10 Important Safety Reminders for Celebrating the Holidays from FAACT](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/11.28.16_10 Holiday Reminders_Stacey_Blog Graphic.png)
10 Important Safety Reminders for Celebrating the Holidays from FAACT
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT's Publications Manager The holidays are approaching, and can bring your family party invites and travel plans. Here are some food allergy safety reminders to help you have a safe and enjoyable