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...and tips for staying safe AND having fun. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network’s Guide to Gathering for Thanksgiving.This guide lists the steps to follow to ensure your little one with food allergies stays safe on Thanksgiving. Food and Recipes: The turkey is traditionally the staple of a Thanksgiving feast. Remember to check for hidden allergens that may be added during the processing or preparation of the turkey. Gravies and sauces may contain hidden allergens...

...Clowes, AllergyMoms provides support for parents of children with food allergies. The Web site and monthly newsletter features articles, food allergy recipes and the latest news and research on breast-feeding, hypoallergenic formulas, eczema, reflux, anaphylaxis and school policy. We hope you find these groups helpful! There are also a number of local support and advocacy groups out there that are ready to lend a hand too. What groups have been good resources for you? -Sarah...

...in children with confirmed cow milk allergy Tolerated by at least 90% of the patients “Tolerated” means that the formula did not cause an allergic reaction. That means a patient in the trial had no symptoms or signs of allergic reactions (e.g. hives, anaphylaxis, etc.). Only formulas made of free amino acids – like Neocate – or extensively hydrolyzed proteins are hypoallergenic. Other types of formulas in the US are NOT hypoallergenic. These include formulas...

...should still make sure and outline the details of how it will apply to your little one in particular Prepare an Emergency Care plan and Food Allergy Cards for reference to all who will need this information. Need some guidance to prepare these documents. Check out these resources: Food Allergy Cards from the Neocate Footsteps App Sample Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan from FARE Step #3: Educate Now that the camp staff are...

...Our guest blog today comes from Raquel Durban, a Registered Dietitian specializing in immediate and delayed food allergies in Charlotte, NC. Raquel is a medical advisory board member for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) and an active participant in the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI), American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) and International Network for Diet and Nutrition in Allergy (INDANA). We would like to thank Raquel...

...summer 2011 launch are: Joliet, Ill., Oak Brook, Ill., Minneapolis, Minn.., Houston, Texas, San Francisco, Calif., Raleigh, N.C., Philadelphia, Pa., Fairfax, Va., Silver Spring, Md., Long Island, N.Y., and North New Jersey/New York City. Not everyone can attend a special food allergy camp so another option is to work with local camps to accommodate your child’s food allergies. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network has created “Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies at Camp” to help...

...FALCPA requirements only apply to foods sold in the US. Food allergen labeling requirements will vary by country so if you are traveling internationally, be extra careful to read the ingredient lists and look for hidden allergens. Have you found the FALCPA requirements to be helpful or confusing? What tips do you have for finding top 8 allergy-friendly foods in your grocery store? – Mallory West [1] Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. http://www.foodallergy.org. [Image: Flickr]...