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New #MCRI led study finds females with #foodallergy and mothers of children with food #allergy have poorer quality of life - with a deeper exploration of psychosocial factors in #healthcare needed๐Ÿ”ฝ| #childhealth @ClinExpAllergy @sophie_rosser_ tinyurl.com/45zmeawz
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Download and print your own FREE food allergen cards, which can help give your family and friends some guidance to know what foods are safe for you or your child ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3tZ2tCI If you would like to purchase them, click here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/40km4Jl
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Share this video with your family and friends so they know what to do if you experience a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) ๐Ÿ‘ช For more videos from us like this, click here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/46P9558
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Cooking for someone with an egg allergy? Here are our top egg substitutes: ๐ŸŒ 1/4 cup applesauce/mashed banana for baking. ๐Ÿฅซ Aquafaba (chickpea liquid) for meringues. ๐Ÿšฐ Flour-water mix for schnitzel coating.
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Have you developed a food allergy as an adult? Youโ€™re not alone. Jennifer developed a severe shellfish allergy even though she had eaten seafood for many years without a reaction, read her story here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3QxH9wB.
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Tell us - whatโ€™s your favourite kind of bag to carry your adrenaline injector and ASCIA Action Plan? Itโ€™s best to always be prepared, you never know when it might be needed.
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Itโ€™s Social Inclusion Week! Learn how you can include friends and family at social events if they have an allergy ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/461vRpe For tips on how to include children with food allergies at school click here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3QlB8lo
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Allergic reactions can be different every time. Read more about the factors which may change how a person reacts at the link ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/46qJgrC
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This Australian Food Safety Week, weโ€™re highlighting the importance of knowing the allergens in your meals with appropriate food labelling. To learn about food allergen labelling, follow the link ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3scYEZR
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Tell us the kindest thing someone has done to help you or your child with allergy feel included for World Kindness Day ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Be prepared for thunderstorm asthma โ›ˆ๏ธ To help protect yourself: ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ See your GP to discuss how to manage symptoms. ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ Check the pollen count in your area. ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ Stay inside on high pollen days, especially during a thunderstorm. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3u0ErqT
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In a world-first trial, the Penicillin Allergy Clinical Decision Rule (PALACE) study has shown promising results in the field of penicillin allergy testing. Read about their findings here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/46JmHON
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Halloween can be a tricky time for children with food allergies. ๐ŸŽƒ Learn how to have a food allergy friendly Halloween via this link ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3ELHaqg And download the Halloween food allergy friendly posters for FREE here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3rtO1Bs
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Spring means many Australians reach for nasal sprays for allergic rhinitis relief, but correct use can be a challenge, even for people who have used nasal sprays for a long time. Follow the link to see if you are using nasal sprays correctly ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Qel3iR
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A family kindly shares the valuable lessons they learned when their 3 year old son had anaphylaxis at an allergy expo. Read their story via the link ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3RUlhwS
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Newsfacts is out now! Check your inbox to read up on the latest news from us ๐Ÿ“ง You can also read the featured articles on our Allergy Matters Blog. Want to stay in touch? Subscribe here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3sEZ0bz
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If youโ€™re bitten by a tickโ€ฆFreeze it, donโ€™t squeeze it! โ„๏ธ Ticks should not be removed with force or touched as disturbing the tick may cause more tick saliva to be injected into your skin. To learn more about tick allergy go to ๐Ÿ‘‰ tiara.org.au/
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Spring school holidays are almost here! Remember to collect your childโ€™s adrenaline injector on the last day of term and check its expiry dates. Itโ€™s safer to keep it with you over the holidays if you need another adrenaline dose. Remember to return it on day one of next term.
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Have questions about buying an adrenaline injector? At A&AA we receive many questions about how to get an adrenaline injector. Find out more in our Buying an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector FAQ here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3qwwWq5
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Did you know that the calcium in the carton of plant-based milk can settle at the bottom? ๐Ÿฅ› To get an even amount of calcium through the milk when you use it, it is important to shake the carton well each time you use it.
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