AllergyStrong

10/05/2026

✈️ Urgent‼️ TODAY is the LAST day to submit a comment to the FAA urging them to require self-administering epinephrine devices on airplanes.

Please read and follow link to submit a comment to keep passengers safe in the air.

Time Sensitive FAA Deadline on Oct. 5! The cutoff to comment on the FAA's proposed rule on epinephrine in airline Emergency Med Kits (EMKs) is almost here! Again, that's Mon., Oct. 5. Tell the FAA why epinephrine devices to treat allergic reactions at 35,000 feet are a must-have on all planes. The FAA's proposed rule says only that epinephrine "could be" included. Get background + comment link: https://www.allergicliving.com/2026/08/27/food-allergy-community-up-in-arms-over-epinephrine-on-planes/

No Nut Traveler The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, FAACT Food Allergy Research & Education Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Senator Tammy Duckworth

06/09/2026

All pediatric providers should discuss infant feeding guidelines for food allergy prevention with parents of newborns. Some early data shows protection against several common allergens including the statistics in this article.

Protection from lifelong, life-threatening food allergies spares families the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of living with a chronic condition.

Thanks to for highlighting this important development!

Parents used to be advised to keep allergenic foods like eggs away from babies, especially if allergies ran in the family. But based on recent and evolving evidence, the advice is now almost the opposite – and new research suggests the shift in guidance is paying off.

05/29/2026

The Food Allergy Collaborative—-Alavi Foundation, AllergyStrong, Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research (AAIR), Allergy & Asthma Network, Alpha-gal Alliance Action Fund, FOODiversity, and Food Allergy Research & Education—is proud to share Stronger Together, a new public service announcement campaign. With Food Allergy Awareness Month is wrapping up, we could think of no more important message than the power of collective action. Advocacy organizations, researchers, governments, clinicians, and others are working together every day to make life safer for people living with food allergies and related conditions.

Special thanks to Thomas Silvera of the Elijah Alavi Foundation for scripting the campaign, this PSA delivers a simple, powerful truth:
When we speak as one, we become stronger.

Watch Stronger Together and join us in sharing the message.
FoodAllergy.org/FAC

05/27/2026

Without food allergy education, many don't realize that teasing and bullying with an allergen can have serious consequences. Signs of potential bullying include school anxiety, increased reactions at school, and other behavioral and emotional changes (sadness, outbursts, excessive worry). Address bullying concerns with the school first (if that's where it's occurring) and engage a mental health professional if it results in emotional distress.

05/19/2026

Celebrating a meaningful recognition for AllergyStrong Executive Director Erin Malawer and the entire food allergy community.

"Moments like this are a reminder that the work we do matters.
Grateful for the recognition from the City of New York - my home city that I love, for a cause I hold very dear, and for meaningful collaboration and friendship that I cherish. I'm honored to do this work."

Thank you, Elijah-Alavi Foundation! Proud to work alongside you protecting those affected by food allergy in NYC, NY State, and beyond!

05/14/2026

When you care for a child with food allergies, it's important to recognize the symptoms of a reaction as THEY would describe them.

Keeping your epinephrine with you will give you peace of mind knowing you are prepared to respond to a reaction. And, remember: use epinephrine when more than one body system is affected or when a symptom is severe - trouble breathing, hives all over the body, blue skin tone, etc.

Epi First, Epi Fast.

05/11/2026

Many believe food allergies are a childhood condition. In fact, more than 10% of adults manage at least one food allergy. Almost half are navigating life with multiple food allergies - making daily decisions even more challenging and risk of reaction even higher.

In honor of food allergy awareness week, it bears repeating:
Food allergies are a real diagnosis - not a preference.

05/05/2026

Share accurate information to combat misconceptions about food allergies! Food allergy is a diagnosed condition that can affect the skin, lungs, heart, digestive system (mouth, throat, stomach), and brain. Reactions are unpredictable and can range from mild, severe, to life-threatening. When someone has a food allergy, we ALL need to take it seriously.

05/01/2026

May is Food Allergy Awareness month. Let's support the 33 million Americans - 1 in 10 people - living with this heavy condition by sharing accurate, validated information. Stay tuned to AllergyStrong to learn more about food allergies.

Please share with your friends, family, and colleagues so they can also understand the impact of food allergies and the best ways to lend support!