Insect allergy extends beyond stinging insects. Fire ant and cockroach are two allergen sources that don't always make it into conversation, but are an impactful allergy for many patients, especially in the Southern U.S. HollisterStier Allergy offers extracts for both of these warm-weather pests so that you're practice is prepared to help patients with insect allergies. Learn more about our available insect extracts today: https://bit.ly/49v8KVK Allergenic extracts are not without risk, and may cause anaphylaxis, including anaphylactic shock and death. Click to see full safety and prescribing information, including boxed warning: https://bit.ly/3VuIQMB #insectallergies #allergyimmunotherapy #allergytesting

Managing allergies in a school kitchen isn’t simple, it’s constant pressure, high stakes, and no room for error. For Allergy Awareness Week, Nadim, co-founder of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, shares exactly why getting this right matters so much, alongside our Head of Catering, Tom Sadler. With Cypad, the system does the hard work for you, helping you stay on top of allergens automatically and with confidence. 👉 Find out more: https://okt.to/9H2VmM #AllergyAwarenessWeek #SchoolCatering #EdTech #SchoolSafety #Cypad

Seasonal pollen counts are rising and so are environmental allergy cases. Pet Preferred Diagnostics’ Pollen Only Panel provides targeted IgE testing for 61 pollen allergens, including tree, grass, and weed pollens, to help veterinarians identify seasonal allergy triggers with greater precision. Support more informed allergy management and personalized treatment plans this season. Learn more about our allergy testing solutions here: https://lnkd.in/ekT45Ea

Did you catch Professor Helen Brough on @itvnews yesterday sharing her top tips for surviving this hay fever season? 📺🤧 With pollen counts soaring across the UK, over-the-counter medications aren't always enough. Professor Brough sat down with Nina Hossain to share some highly effective, practical steps you can take at home to reduce your child's pollen exposure: ✔️ Shower and wash hair immediately after being outdoors ✔️ Avoid drying clothes and bedding outside during peak season ✔️ Wear wraparound sunglasses to protect sensitive eyes ✔️ The "Vaseline Trick": Apply a small amount around the nostrils and on the cheeks to trap pollen before it enters the airways and eyes! 🔗 Watch the clip for the full advice, and visit https://bit.ly/42tU3ko to learn more about our specialist hay fever treatments at Children's Allergy Doctors. (Tagging our partners in allergy awareness: Allergy UK Anaphylaxis UK The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation) #ITVNews #HayFever #PollenCount #ChildrensAllergyDoctors #PaediatricAllergy #LondonParents #AllergyRelief #NinaHossain #ParentingTips

“I Wish I Knew…” message with Allergy UK Many people live with symptoms for years without diagnosis — and that impacts how they communicate risk. For food businesses:• Conversations may be unclear• Staff must be ready to guide safely With the UK’s first National Allergy Strategy (2025–2035) launching, the focus is clear: ✅ better training, ✅ better care, ✅ safer standards. Action:• Go beyond the “top 14”• Train for symptoms, not just ingredients• Strengthen front-of-house communication Because awareness without understanding is still a risk. #AllergyAwarenessWeek #DiagnosisMatters #AllergyUK #FoodSafetyLeadership #FHS

For my schools that might be concerned ..... Benedict’s Law refers to new statutory allergy safety guidance in England, expected to come into effect in September 2026, aimed at improving safety for children with severe allergies in schools. Named in memory of five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who died in 2021 after a fatal allergy incident at school, it mandates strict procedures and training

When it comes to treating bacterial infections, precision is key. Rather than taking a broad approach, it's important to target the specific bacteria involved while considering the patient's allergy history. Here's what you need to know: ✔️ Utilize the narrowest effective antibiotic to minimize disruption to your overall gut health. ✔️ Always assess for potential allergies, especially to common antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. ✔️ Keep in mind that a non-anaphylactic reaction may allow for safe use of cephalosporins in patients allergic to penicillin. Remember, informed choices lead to better health outcomes. #Antibiotics #HealthTips #WellnessWisdom #GutHealth

Blaming one thing—“it’s just pollen” or “it must be dairy”—without testing is a common allergy mistake. You may avoid foods or activities you enjoy and still feel miserable because the real trigger was something else. Instead of guessing, use your symptom log to guide targeted allergy testing. Then treatment, like immunotherapy, can be based on facts, not hunches. #allergytips #allergymistakes #immunotherapy

It’s Allergy Awareness Week - a great opportunity to refocus on the role we all play in keeping kitchens safe 🩵 At DayMark Supplies, we understand that clear labelling, effective food rotation, and proper handling procedures aren’t just best practice - they’re essential for protecting both your customers and your team from the risks associated with allergens. From prep through to service, every step matters. Accurate labelling, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring your team is confident in allergen processes all contribute to safer, more reliable food environments. By prioritising these small but critical details, we can help create kitchens that people trust and spaces where everyone can dine with confidence 💪

Food allergy misinformation is rampant on social media, but what concerns experts most is the low rate and quality of corrective responses.📱📉 During Food Allergy Awareness Month, Doug Jones MD urges physicians to proactively address misinformation as part of routine care and reminds patients to ask themselves one simple question before trusting health advice online: "Is this based on evidence or emotion?" Read the article and Dr. Jones' perspective on our website! https://lnkd.in/gaEiEcen #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek #FoodAllergyAwarenessMonth