The CA legislature amended & approved ADDE Act (SB68) & it’s just waiting for Gov. Newsom to sign into law! We're excited that this bill will be the framework to build upon & for other states to implement. Read more & send a msg Gov. Newsom: community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/tell-go...

Our community often asks, “What snacks can I pack my child for lunch if they have food allergies?” We have tips to find safe options that can help teach your child learn how to find safe snacks too - https://bit.ly/4nDBP8T #BackToSchool

Our private, online forums are open 24/7/365 for support. Our community provides an emotionally safe space where you can talk about managing food allergies, get updated information, and get answers to your questions from our experts. Sign up now: https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/join

#Louisiana is not meeting AAFA’s standards for policies that support the health of students with #asthma & #allergies. The state is missing several critical policies to protect health. Read our report for recommendations for LA to support healthier school environments: aafa.org/advocacy/sta...

The ADDE Bill Passed the Assembly! It now heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Urge Gov. Newsom to sign it: www.votervoice.net/AAFAmerica/c... #California #FoodAllergy

Joanne & Louis Giorgi founded the Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation in memory of their daughter who died from an allergic reaction. They see the ADDE Act as a natural step in protecting people with food allergies in CA. Add your support: https://bit.ly/4g7CqNn

Hannah Glass tragically lost her life to anaphylaxis, but her family is using her story to inspire hope and food allergy awareness rather than grief. Read more - https://bit.ly/4gaeRDP #anaphylaxis #foodallergy

AAFA is a proud co-sponsor of California’s ADDE Act, which would require restaurants to list the top 9 food allergens for menu items. If you live in California, send a letter to your assemblymember. https://www.votervoice.net/AAFAmerica/Campaigns/128760/Respond

#Ohio has less than half of the policies we recommend to protect the health of students with #asthma and #foodallergies. Read our report to see what gaps Ohio should address to support healthier school environments. https://aafa.org/advocacy/state-honor-roll/ohio/

Labeling laws help people with #FoodAllergies identify the major 9 food allergens. But if your food allergens aren’t included in the top 9, it may be harder to identify if a food is safe or not. Read more on how to manage these allergies - https://bit.ly/4g1HWBe

#Florida is missing some critical protection for students with #asthma and/or #foodallergies. Read our report to find AAFA’s recommendations to help FL schools improve the school environment for kids with asthma and allergies. https://aafa.org/advocacy/state-honor-roll/florida/

We’ve been invited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss food allergens and issues around food safety, labeling policy, and improved consumer information. Join our online community to stay connected for more details on this meeting https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/join

A recent study looked at children with anaphylaxis who were treated with epinephrine in the ER could be safely sent home after just 2 hours of monitoring. Read about this study, as well as other food allergy research and clinical trials: https://bit.ly/4muDuxa #anaphylaxis #foodallergies #research

Every child deserves to be safe in child care. KFA & the Elijah-Alavi Foundation (EAF) are making that possible. Elijah’s Law helps child care providers protect kids by requiring training and emergency plans to prevent and respond to allergic reactions. Saving lives is how #NonprofitsGetItDone.

We’re teaming up to support people with asthma & allergies when disaster strikes. From helping you reduce smoke exposure during wildfires to finding safe foods during emergencies, we’re here to help. Because even in crisis, #NonprofitsGetItDone. #disasterrelief #foodallergies @faactnews.bsky.social

If you live in CA, you can help make food allergen disclosure on restaurant menus a reality. Use our #advocacy tool to ask your legislator to support the ADDE Act that would require restaurants to disclose allergens on their menus. https://www.votervoice.net/AAFAmerica/campaigns/128760/respond

Nonprofits bring help and hope when it matters most. An asthma or food allergy diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but with AAFA and KFA, you’re never alone. We provide trusted information and support every step of the way. 💙 Because when it comes to making a difference, #NonprofitsGetItDone!

Driving patient-centered research proves how #NonprofitsGetItDone! By bringing together patients, families, researchers, drug developers, and government agencies, we’ve helped: ✅ Update management guidelines ✅ Expand treatment options ✅ Gain deeper insight into patient needs

With your support, AAFA helped secure: School-based Asthma and Allergy Management Program Act Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act Elijah’s Law in AR, CA, IL, MD, NY, VA, and Kansas City, MO This is the power of advocacy. #NonprofitsGetItDone #NationalNonprofitDay

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Ways to improve the #school environment for kids with asthma and allergies: - Ensure access to medicine - Have school nurses - Improve indoor air quality - Tobacco and vaping policies - Zero-emission school buses More in our State Honor Roll report: aafa.org/advocacy/sta...

The Senate just took a bipartisan step to protect funding for food allergy and asthma research through the NIH. NIH funding is essential for the 20 million people in the U.S. that have food allergies. Take action now to ask the House to support it: www.votervoice.net/AAFAmerica/C...

📣 We’re at the 2025 #NCSLsummit, talking with state legislators & legislative staff about:   - #Asthma & #allergies burden on people and communities - Our #advocacy & policy priorities - How policy change can save lives & reduce health care costs   Learn more: aafa.org/advocacy

Are schools in your state set up to keep students with asthma and allergies healthy and in class? Our 2025 State Honor Roll report reviews policies on: - Medication and Treatment - Staff Training and Disease Awareness - School Environment Find your state’s report at statehonorroll.org

Dillon’s Law was reintroduced yesterday! This bipartisan bill encourages states to allow any trained individual to carry and administer epinephrine on school grounds. Stay tuned for ways you can take action. #DillonsLaw grothman.house.gov/news/documen...

HCPs: Don’t miss our free #CME program on eosinophilic esophagitis (#EoE) in babies and young children. Watch now: www.medlive.com/hcp/show/24-... Topics: - EoE symptoms - How to support caregivers - New treatment options

You don’t have to go sauce-less if you have food allergies! The Kids with Food Allergies (KFA) Safe Eats® Allergy-Friendly Recipes Collection can help you find your favorite condiments - community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/allergy...

AAFA is excited to announce that Matthew Greenhawt, MD, joins our leadership team as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Greenhawt is a leading pediatric food allergy researcher and clinician.

You can help advocate for the 20 million people in the United States with foodallergies! We need help to get the word out about critical issues. Together, we can save lives. Learn more at aafa.org/advocacy

We’re proud to co-sponsor SB 68, the ADDE Act, which would require restaurants in California to disclose the top 9 allergens on their menus. Thanks to 9-year-old Addie, her classmates, & a coalition of advocates, SB 68 passed the Senate unanimously and just made it out of committee in the Assembly.

Nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade mean loss of health care coverage for 17 million people, including as many as 2 million people with asthma. Learn more about what you can do now to prepare: community.aafa.org/blog/aafa-is...

Babies can't tell you how they feel, so it’s important for adults to be able to identify an allergic reaction. Our research led to a list of #FoodAllergy signs and symptoms in infants & toddlers kidswithfoodallergies.org/research/our...

Your trusted resource for allergic conditions 🎙️ now in #podcast form! We discuss #education and the latest #research with experts in #health care. Search for AAFAnoon Chats wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎧   #FoodAllergies #Allergies

KFA’s team presented information on the importance of food allergy awareness and accommodations during disaster response at the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research’s Food Allergy Summit. @faactnews.bsky.social #FoodAllergy #CFAAR

Now available in Spanish! Download our new #anaphylaxis action plan today & review it with your child’s doctor so you’re prepared. ¡Disponible en español! Descargue nuestro nuevo plan de acción para la #anafilaxia y revíselo con el doctor de tu hijo/a para que estar preparado.

The FDA has accepted a New Drug Application for Anaphylm, an under-the-tongue #epinephrine treatment for #anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction. The FDA’s review could happen by Jan 31, 2026. Learn more: community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/epineph... #foodallergy

Earn free continuing medical education (#CME) credit! Join an expert panel as they explore the overlapping nature of type 2 conditions and how inflammation impacts disease severity and treatment.   Watch now on demand ➡️  www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-...

Big news! The Senate Ag Committee just adopted the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act as part of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S. 222). We are proud to have helped move it forward.

Access to affordable, high-quality health care is essential for over 100 million people in the U.S. living with asthma and/or allergies. AAFA urges the Senate to reject any cuts to Medicaid or Marketplace coverage. Our communities need coverage, not cost barriers. #NoHealthcareCuts

Food impactions happen when food gets stuck in the esophagus. This can happen with #EoE. Go to the ER if you have symptoms of a food impaction: - Trouble breathing - Choking sensation - Pain in the chest or throat area - Inability to swallow saliva

#FoodAllergies are on the rise, and up to 1 in 3 food allergy reactions that occur in #childcare centers or schools are in children without a known food allergy or when staff are unaware of an allergy.   Learn more about the Collaborative and join us at ecacollaborative.com

Our new #anaphylaxis action plan can help you know when an allergic reaction is mild vs severe, when to use #epinephrine vs antihistamine, and when to watch and wait vs when to call 911. Download the plan today and review it with your child’s doctor: kidswithfoodallergies.org/allergyplan

In a small study, 2 out of 3 adults with peanut allergy were able to tolerate up to 4 peanuts on OIT treatment. Learn more about this study, as well as other food allergy research news and opportunities. community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/may-res... #foodallergies #research #OIT

The FDA has issued a warning about a very rare side effect that can happen if you stop taking Zyrtec and Xyzal. A small number of people reported severe itching after stopping these antihistamines. Read about the warning and get answers to common questions. community.aafa.org/blog/fda-war...

The California Senate has passed SB 68, the ADDE Act, a major step forward in protecting people with #FoodAllergies by requiring restaurants to label major allergens on menus. Now it’s onto the Assembly—let’s keep up the momentum!

If eating feels more difficult than it should, it could be #EosinophilicEsophagitis (#EoE). Learn the signs: - Trouble swallowing - Vomiting - Frequent heartburn or reflux - Slow or painful eating - Trouble gaining weight If these symptoms sound familiar, talk to your child’s doctor. #EoEDay

URGENT ALERT: the time is now to speak up about the proposed cuts to federal programs that protect your #health. Lives depend on it: aafa.org/advocacy/ More information about these budget cuts: community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/help-ad...

“This legislation is more than just a childcare policy. It’s a safety net for all children with #FoodAllergies, both known and unknown.” — AAFA Advocacy Team

Robyn and her daughter, Addie, saw the challenges many families with #FoodAllergies face when trying to eat out at restaurants safely. Their story starts with a diagnosis. How their experiences inspired them to advocate for change: community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/how-one...

The 4 million kids with FoodAllergies in the U.S. deserve school environments better equipped to prevent and treat allergic reactions. You can help – ask your Senator to support the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act! aafa.org/advocacy/