Food Allergy Finds
Here is where we highlight food allergy hot topics, news articles, resources, and information. We hope these FINDS will keep you up-to-date, inspired, and committed to the cause!
**Food Allergy Finds are updated on an ongoing basis and items are removed on a monthly basis.**
**Food Allergy Finds are updated on an ongoing basis and items are removed on a monthly basis.**
SEPTEMBER'S FOOD ALLERGY FINDS...
Updated 9/8/2013
1. Share this short FAAS video with friends, family and anyone who is connected to your child. Smile. http://animoto.com/play/gO94lusovn5Wf4Eh1UCfyA?autostart=true
2. Highly recommend this food allergy training module for schools - "Allergy Ready". Share it with your school!
http://allergyready.com/
3. EpiPen4Schools is launched by Mylan! Yes, eligible schools can receive up to four EpiPens + they are offering a discounted cost for EpiPens. Way to go Mylan! Be sure to SHARE with your school district!
http://www.epipen4schools.com/
4. Sanofi announces FDA approval for Auvi-Q, first voice-guided epinephrine auto-injector for patients with life-threatening food allergies.
https://www.multivu.com/mnr/57459-sanofi-receives-fda-approval-for-auvi-q-epinephrine-auto-injector
5. Anaphylaxis Action Plan by the Children's Physician Network comprised of Pediatricians, Allergists, Nurses and Parent Advocates Anaphylaxis Work Group.
http://www.cpnonline.org/display_content.jsp?subsection=79543
http://www.cpnonline.org/uploaded_files/79552/AnaphylaxisActionPlan.pdf
6. National School Boards Association "Safe at School and Ready to Learn: A Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies"
http://www.nsba.org/Board-Leadership/SchoolHealth/Food-Allergy-Schools/Safe-at-School-and-Ready-to-Learn.pdf
7. Center for Disease Control & Prevention - Food Allergies in Schools. Believe it, food allergies are a serious public health issue.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/foodallergies/index.htm
8. "The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Promotes NEA HIN Publication, "The Food Allergy Book - What School Employees Need to Know." PR Newswire
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-healthy-facilities-institute-hfi-promotes-nea-hin-publication-the-food-allergy-book---what-school-employees-need-to-know-182355511.html
9. "Emotional Aspects of Food Allergies and Extended Family." Allergic Child Blog.
http://home.allergicchild.com/emotional-aspects-of-food-allergies-and-extended-family/
10. Maplehurst Bakeries, Inc. produces peanut-FREE cupcakes. Yes, made in a peanut-free facility!
http://www.maplehurstbakeries.com/peanut-free.html
11. It's MN Baseball! Check out our Announcements page for more information about peanut-free baseball games in MN. http://faas.weebly.com/announcements.html
12. "What's it like to be an allergy mom." Huffington Post. April 24, 2013. Absolutely TRUE! Must read.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carissa-k/what-its-like-to-be-an-al_b_3143696.html
13.
Food for thought...
Where would you like your child to be?
Where does your child belong?
How does this effect your child, family, and community?
Where does your child belong?
How does this effect your child, family, and community?
14. MN Education Bill signed by Governor Dayton on May 22, 2013 which includes stock epinephrine provision into law. Schools will more easily be able to obtain non-patient specific epinephrine and administer it in anaphylactic emergencies. MN school children be will be SAFER! Thanks to all those who supported, advocated, and helped make this happen. Special thanks to AFAA for their tireless work at the capitol!
More details, follow this link:
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=sll9pfcab&v=001dK288jsKZ5K4hj4LM1SGuPpbTkCo_CQORajvGaLG1rcJaBr1I2I1gqj0jjc2pRPDTOcFET6v1e0zps_t9GAtMTpEQWfNcx1srbsyU24jEdBw0dtra8tdK7-zlyyH6AnC3T8Fy-zWAs1u2vhmiLsgukTEyaBCA7-vcsX5o45wZh277_RXa4Mx4Vsbj46-XwP082Hx4kM4jCh4pge1sxtPGXW4MUlUS9_Osnkmrh64KaKoPp1Q1lRHQ6L5hJvrEV0BcnIdte_HRaa6eQRcjKvkgg%3D%3D
15. Peanut-FREE CUPCAKES at Mackenthun's Fine Foods in Waconia, MN. That's right FAAS friends! Mackenthun's now have Maplehurst Bakeries cupcakes that are made in a peanut-FREE facility. So happy this option is available locally! Thanks Mackenthun's!
http://www.mackenthuns.com/
http://www.maplehurstbakeries.com/peanut-free.html
16. NEW Action Plan for Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan by FARE
http://blog.foodallergy.org/2013/08/16/new-action-plan-for-food-allergy-and-anaphylaxis-now-available/
17. KFA hosting Nutrition and Food Safety for Students with Food Allergies webinar. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 6:30-7:30pm CDT.
https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/540845327
18. Mom of peanut allergy victim: Her last words were 'I'm sorry.' KCRA News. August 28, 2013.
http://www.kcra.com/parents-of-girl-who-died-of-peanut-allergy-reaction-speak-out/-/11798090/21686610/-/nujcej/-/index.html
19. School Food Allergy Education Table: Content Tailored to Specific Groups. A great resource to share with your district's health department or school nurse. Encourage food allergy awareness and education!
http://www.allergyhome.org/schools/food-allergy-education-for-specific-audiences/
20. Safe Snack Guide by SnackSafely.com. Great find Nicole, THANKS!
http://snacksafely.com/snacklist.pdf
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