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Over half of takeaways surveyed in Newry, Northern Ireland, failed dairy free allergen test 1st November 2023

A survey by Newry Council has found that 37 out of 63 takeaway meals sampled failed a test for the presence of milk.

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Cancer drug acalabrutinib shown to temporarily prevent allergic reactions to peanuts 1st November 2023

A small study has shown that a cancer drug called acalabrutinib improves tolerance to peanuts in the short term, making it the first drug to achieve rapid-onset prevention of IgE-induced food reactivity.

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Things to remember on the 5th of November 26th October 2023

Enjoy the celebrations of Bonfire Night with our tips for staying safe if you have a food allergy.

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New research links asthma medicines to anaphylaxis 20th October 2023

A new study published in Scientific Reports this October suggests that the asthma treatments omalizumab, benralizumab and mepolizumab are linked to a higher risk of anaphylactic reactions than other similar drugs.

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ready2reactuk – a new campaign to save lives 17th October 2023

ready2reactuk is a new campaign aiming to avoid preventable deaths caused by anaphylaxis in the UK through education.

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New EAACI guidelines on diagnosis of immediate-type food allergy 17th October 2023

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) launched their latest guidelines for diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergy this October.

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New leaflet aims to reduce risk of serious allergic reactions in children 6th October 2023

A new patient information leaflet titled ‘Reducing the risk of your child having a serious allergic reaction.’ has been published by leading allergy experts including Anaphylaxis UK Clinical Panel members, Professor Adam Fox, Dr Paul Turner and Professor Graham Roberts.

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How to host an allergy-friendly Halloween party  4th October 2023

With allergies among the population increasing, it’s likely you or someone you know will have at least one food allergy.  

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Many people mistakenly think they’re allergic to penicillin 29th September 2023

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) have said that millions of people may wrongly believe they are allergic to penicillin. The RPS, which represents pharmacists, suggests that up to 95% of these claims are incorrect.

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