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"My name is Aidan and at 4 months old I was diagnosed with my first food allergy. I was an extremely unsettled baby with reflux who started getting really bad eczema to the point where I couldn’t open my eyes in the morning. My mumma knew something wasn’t right and took me to every specialist until they agreed to refer me for early allergy testing. I have since been diagnosed with allergies to Milk, egg, wheat, tree nuts, sesame, soy, beef, mustard, melon, prawn & more. I have had anaphylaxis 3 times over the past year and I am only 2.5 years old. My mummy, daddy & the rest of my family do their best and to keep me safe but sometimes exercise will cause a reaction to a food that i previously could eat! I am intuitively a picky eater now which makes desensitising me to foods at home tricky for my mumma. However I did pass two food challenges and now eat peanut & chickpeas at home. I am starting immunotherapy to wheat in June so please wish me luck 😊 I would also like to give a big shout out to my nursery who manage to keep me allergy free and have changed all of their sensory play to fit around my allergies! My parents try to let me lead as normal life as possible despite the dangers that present themselves every time we leave the house & I wanted to share my story to let other parents of food allergy kids that it will be ok and there are options available to make life easier!" -Aidan Hilali Submit your story for a chance to be featured on an upcoming #FARESundayStory: https://bit.ly/3WNio3g

🗽 Exciting news for New York’s food allergy community! 🌟 The FARE-championed bill has passed the NY State Legislature, requiring large public venues to have epinephrine auto-injectors available. Once signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, this life-saving measure will protect our 2 million food allergy families across the state. Kudos to State Senator Andrew S. Gounardes, Assemblymember Rosenthal, Lucia Zaremba, and all advocates who made this possible! 💙 #FoodAllergyAwareness https://lnkd.in/gNVgx5yS

📌 TOMORROW. Are you having trouble navigating the management of food allergies? Join our faculty experts for a live conversation on social media to learn about the evolving complexities in food allergy management, the current trends, treatment options, and the importance of shared decision-making between patients, families, and healthcare providers. You don't want to miss this event. Save your seat here ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6046Yg9Tw

Thank you for having us! We were delighted to discuss food allergy advocacy and share how we work to meet the needs of patients, caregivers, and clinicians. #FoodAllergyAwareness

The food allergy community has gained a new ally and we are beyond grateful for Uber Eats' new food allergy-friendly feature! 🌟💙 This is a big win for the 33 million of us, making dining safer and more inclusive. Thank you, Uber, for recognizing and valuing our needs. What features would you like to see from Uber Eats? Share your thoughts below! 👇 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/edSMHAC8

"I’ve had allergies for as long as I can remember. Trees, dust, animals etc but I didn’t experience serious food allergies and the severity of them to the fullest until I was 17. I was eating a cheesecake completely unaware that cashews were baked into the bottom of the crust, it was not visible or labeled on the menu until after my incident. Within minutes, I had developed rashes, my oxygen lowered by 30% and I knew something was severely wrong. I was taken to the hospital immediately and my nurse saved my life. My food allergies continued to grow and I developed contamination OCD as a result of the paralyzing fear of anxious situations due to my allergies. Allergy anxiety unfortunately is highly stigmatized and misjudged. I had a peer go behind my back and say they would put nuts in my food to see what would happen. Since then I’ve been able to the best of my ability to avoid allergens in cosmetics, foods, etc and carry all necessary medications. I want all allergy suffers to know it’s okay to advocate for yourself without shame at restaurants, airports, etc. and it is really that serious despite what anyone who doesn't know might say. Grateful to be able to share my story!" Submit your story for a chance to be featured on an upcoming #FARESundayStory: https://bit.ly/3WNio3g

Navigating food allergies can be challenging, so we want to help you tackle some of the common misconceptions in this webinar. Join the special event to learn more about the evolving complexities in the management of food allergies, the current trends, and the importance of shared decision-making. After all, it takes a team! Join us on May 30 at 11:00 AM ET!

🏆 Honored to announce that FARE and CVS Pharmacy have won the Halo Award for Best Disability Initiative with the Teal Pumpkin Project, bringing awareness to food allergies and inclusivity during Halloween! 🎃✨ #FARE #CVS #TealPumpkinProject #HaloAward

Embracing the spirit of innovation and looking towards the future this Food Allergy Awareness Week! From groundbreaking research to innovative discoveries, advancements are paving the way for a safer world for those with food allergies. Let's celebrate the visionaries, the researchers, and the advocates who are shaping tomorrow's solutions today. Together, we're creating a world where everyone can thrive without fear. 🌟💙 Sponsored by DBV Technologies #FoodAllergyAwareness

This Food Allergy Awareness Week, let's celebrate the strength and resilience of the food allergy community! From individuals managing allergies to caregivers providing unwavering support, your courage and unity inspire us all. Together, we navigate challenges, share knowledge, and advocate for safer environments. Here's to standing strong, raising awareness, and fostering understanding. 💪💙 #FoodAllergyAwareness