Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

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A&AA is a not-for-profit organisation that supports individuals, families, schools, childcare facilities, workplaces, government, food industry and anyone needing to manage allergic disease including the risk of anaphylaxis. Our objective is to share evidence-based information through a platform that allows communication between the many people in the community working to improve the quality of li

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If you do not comply with the house rules A&AA may ban you from the page. Information on this site should also not be used in place of medical advice, nor should the comments of other users. A&AA recommends that if you have a specific concern that you always see your doctor or a qualified health professional. For patient support inquiries contact the A&AA Helpline on 1300 728 000. Please understand that comments posted by fans do not represent the opinions of A&AA. We are also on Twitter and Instagram .

So your doctor told you to add bleach to your precious baby's bath, and you can't imagine anything worse. We've been the...
17/06/2026

So your doctor told you to add bleach to your precious baby's bath, and you can't imagine anything worse. We've been there, and we know how wrong it sounds. But we also know it works! 🛁

Bleach baths are an effective and safe way for babies, children and adults to help prevent skin infections because of eczema. They're usually recommended for those with repeated skin infections.

When done correctly, the amount of bleach in a bleach bath is actually similar to the amount of chlorine in a swimming pool 💧

If (and only if) your doctor has advised you to try bleach baths, follow these instructions: https://loom.ly/iFUsDgA

Did you know you can easily add your allergy information to My Health Record? Find out how below ⬇
17/06/2026

Did you know you can easily add your allergy information to My Health Record? Find out how below ⬇

Did you know you can easily add your allergy information to My Health Record? The National Allergy Council’s new Digital Communication of Allergy webpages have information designed for people with allergies and their carers.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/Y9FeTa8

Australian Digital Health Agency

Topical steroids get a bad rap, but they're actually one of the most well-studied and effective treatments for calming e...
15/06/2026

Topical steroids get a bad rap, but they're actually one of the most well-studied and effective treatments for calming eczema-prone skin.

When used correctly and with guidance from your doctor, they're perfectly safe and incredibly helpful, reducing the redness and itchiness that comes with an eczema flare.

Two things to note:

✋Act fast: Using a steroid cream/ointment at the first sign of itchy/red skin can help to bring it under control, so you won't have to use it for as long. Waiting until the eczema is severe, or uncontrolled, will mean you need to use the steroid cream/ointment for longer to get your skin looking and feeling good again.

✋Use enough: Most people don't apply enough steroid cream/ointment for it to work effectively. Use Finger Tip Units for measurement: the amount of steroid cream/ointment on the fingertip is the amount of steroid/ointment used for a red and/or itchy area of eczema measuring the size of two adult open hands.

Read more: https://loom.ly/do26heY

🎓PhD opportunity - Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University.The...
12/06/2026

🎓PhD opportunity - Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University.

The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship designed for graduates interested in cognition, sleep and developmental neuroscience. The project will examine how allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects sleep quality and cognitive functioning in adolescents aged 12–18 years.

For more details, visit: https://loom.ly/oTO3fWM

It sounds dramatic, but what exactly is an eczema flare? 🔥Eczema flares happen when eczema suddenly gets worse. Flares a...
11/06/2026

It sounds dramatic, but what exactly is an eczema flare? 🔥

Eczema flares happen when eczema suddenly gets worse. Flares are commonly triggered by a wide range of things that irritate the skin, but sometimes flares happen for no obvious reason.

🔥Acting fast🔥 is the key to controlling an eczema flare: keep moisturising, following your management routine and doing what you can to help prevent a flare. Skin health can be improved by applying creams or ointments prescribed by your doctor as soon as any redness and/or itching occurs.

Not using enough of the treatments you're prescribed can harm your skin due to itching, which can lead to scarring. There are a few other options to help control flares, such as wet dressings.

Read more about eczema flares: https://loom.ly/iFUsDgA

What is an eczema flare Managing eczema flares Watered-down bleach baths Wet dressings More about eczema What is an eczema (atopic dermatitis) flare? Eczema flares happen when eczema suddenly gets worse. Flares are...

*FOOD ALERT* Mars®, Snickers®, Milky Way® chocolate bars Mars Snacking has asked us to communicate an important announce...
11/06/2026

*FOOD ALERT* Mars®, Snickers®, Milky Way® chocolate bars

Mars Snacking has asked us to communicate an important announcement regarding Mars, Snickers and Milky Way products for anyone who may be allergic to wheat:

We’re making an important small change to the labels on our Aussie-made Mars, Snickers & Milky Way chocolate bars.

You'll soon see WHEAT added to the 'May Contain' statement. This is because our factory is getting ready to welcome some new wheat-based products.

New packs are rolling out now. As always, please double-check the label before consumption. Your safety is our top priority.

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia reminder: ALWAYS read label information on every packaged food (even if you buy more than one of the same packaged food) EVERY time you purchase food or plan to eat (even if you have eaten the same product before).

This communication is sponsored by Mars Snacking.

We thank the Tsindos family and Brighton Grammar School for their generosity in raising money for Allergy & Anaphylaxis ...
10/06/2026

We thank the Tsindos family and Brighton Grammar School for their generosity in raising money for Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia during Food Allergy Week. The community donated $17,581 to support the National Allergy Helpline, which provides free support for young people, adults, schools, and families navigating everyday life with allergies. We are grateful to be a part of honouring James' legacy and will use the funds raised to improve education, understanding, and safety for people living with allergies and anaphylaxis.

Our Health Strategy and Advocacy Manager, Maria Said AM, attended the Jam for James Day event.

10/06/2026

Travelling with food allergy is possible! It just requires more preparation, less suitcase real estate for clothing but can lead to amazing experiences.

We're officially on TikTok!You may have noticed our videos popping up across your feed but did you know we're also on Ti...
10/06/2026

We're officially on TikTok!
You may have noticed our videos popping up across your feed but did you know we're also on TikTok now? 👀

We'd love to see you there as well. We'll feature behind-the-scenes videos of our team, glimpses into our advocacy work and hear from young people living with allergy 😍

Make sure to follow us https://loom.ly/0AButDk

And let us know what you think!

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