Tag: emergency action plan
FARE Updates Emergency Action Plan (You Should Too)
FARE has updated their standardized template for development of an Emergency Action Plan.
What We Learned from the Ronak Warty Tragedy
We look back on Ronak's story to see how we might prevent similar occurrences in the future.
What We Learned from the Javier Avina Tragedy
A 10 year old boy from London Ontario passed due to food allergy, asthma, or both. We look at ways to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
Study: Many Allergists and Pediatricians Failing to Educate Parents on the Use of Epinephrine
Parents rely on their child's doctor to provide the necessary information to keep their child safe. Many doctors aren't doing an adequate job of providing that information.
Commemorating 7 Years Since the Passing of BJ Hom: Food Allergies Don’t Take Vacations
Please take a few moments to see this video. Even if you've seen it before, BJ's story will remind you of the stakes involved when anaphylaxis strikes.
Editorial: Speak Up Because No One Wants To Read A Child’s Obituary
What we can do to prevent another child's obituary from appearing in the news.
Lessons to be Learned from the Connor Donaldson Inquest
The loss is yet another in a long line of horrific, preventable tragedies, but there are lessons to be learned from the details of the child's exposure and the subsequent attempts at first aid.
Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What We Learned from the Jack Irvine Inquest
As we approach the summer camp enrollment season, here are some considerations highlighted by this tragedy.
New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers
Parents, share these resolutions with your child's teachers, school nurse and administrators.
Allergic Living: Lessons from a Teen Food Allergy Tragedy
Allergic Living has posted an excellent article in response to the tragic death of Natalie Giorgi, the 13 year old girl who suffered a fatal bout of anaphylaxis after biting into a treat made with peanut butter.
