Ottawa Anaphylaxis Support Group

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

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The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

12/17/2025

Recent research explores a new vaccine for food allergy management. A novel approach called the IgE-K vaccine is showing significant promise in early preclinical studies, with the potential to offer long-lasting protection from anaphylaxis with infrequent dosing if it proves effective in humans. IgE is the central antibody that drives allergic reactions, and IgE-K works by training the immune system to block IgE before it can bind to the immune cells responsible for triggering severe symptoms. In early research, the vaccine prompted the body to generate durable blocking antibodies that neutralize IgE and prevent the activation of these reaction-initiating cells. The results have been encouraging, with humanized mice demonstrating protection for up to a year following treatment. While further research is needed, this development represents a potentially transformative step forward. Advances like this underscore the momentum in food allergy science, and the growing hope for safer, more effective solutions. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4q9Ggta

11/20/2025

A reader has struggled in winter with outbreaks of dry, flaky and blistering skin, especially near the mouth and neck. She wonders how she can 'winterize' her skin without steroid creams. Dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki explains how winter wreaks havoc on sensitive skin. So how to baby atopic dermatitis-prone skin? Click here for details: https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/get-skin-winter-ready-eczema/

11/07/2025

An interesting article.

Across both age groups, the vast majority of patients were unaware of their allergy prior to the anaphylactic event.

11/05/2025

https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-and-research-november-2025/

Learn about our national framework in support of our National Food Allergy Action Plan. Plus, read the latest research on early introduction and food allergy, and check out our mythbuster... View Article

10/08/2025

🎃 Our October newsletter just dropped – packed with Halloween fun + can’t-miss food allergy news! See:
– Our allergen-vetted Halloween Candy & Chocolate Guide: with chocolate bats, bewitching gummy choices (eyeballs anyone?), lollipops, spooky cookie options & more – get shop links to buy.
– The latest on food allergy research, treatments, legislation: From the ADDE Act (restaurant allergen transparency) at the wire for CA Gov. Newsom's signature, to real-world data on neffy vs. anaphylaxis, to an asthma drug that blocks reactions, even therapy hope for the shellfish allergic.
– Smart Allergic Living tips: From a "dine-out" boot camp to prep a teen for camp, to places allergens lurk on-the-road, to Frankenstein Brownies that are so cute you won’t know whether to eat them or frame them.
Read + share with friends & family!

https://www.allergicliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Oct2025.html

Allergy Awesomeness

09/27/2025

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡
Our Every Child Matters Sugar Cookies are now available in store and online, from today until National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, September 30th.

100% of sales from these cookies will be donated directly to supporting their work of building cultural understanding and support of Indigenous people through awareness, education and connection.

Pick up yours today and join us in honouring this important day. 🧡

09/24/2025

Novel approach could apply to multiple types of allergy, including food allergies

09/19/2025

09/12/2025

The fall session of our free online mentorship program, Allergy Pals/Allies, starts October 4th.

Register your 7-15-year-old now and reserve your child's spot 💻!
👉 https://foodallergycanada.ca/allergy-pals-and-allies-2025-fall-registration/