Dave Bloom
Dave Bloom is CEO and "Blogger in Chief" of SnackSafely.com.
Preliminary Study Results: 6% of Americans Have History of Anaphylaxis
Based upon preliminary results of a well designed random telephone survey funded by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 1 in 16 or 6% reported that they had had symptoms consistent with anaphylaxis at some point in their lives.
New Book Teaches Children About Food Allergies
We're pleased to announce the publication of a new book geared toward teaching young children about food allergies.
Safe Snack Guide Part of School District's New Policy
Washoe County School District's new policy makes specific reference to the Safe Snack Guide, our comprehensive list of snacks free of peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs, to help parents plan in-school activities involving food.
Update to Safe Snack Guide: March 1, 2012
Introducing a number of exciting changes to our Safe Snack Guide, our list of snacks free of peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs intended for schools, clubs, parties, etc.
Study: Anaphylaxis Extremely Rare As Result of Vaccine Administration
A UK study found that anaphylaxis occurred rarely as a result of common pediatric immunizations and not at all as a result of infant and preschool immunizations.
Virginia First Grader Dies of Allergic Reaction in School
A Virginia first grader died Monday shortly after suffering an apparent allergic reaction to something she ate at school.
Study: Peanut Sensitivity Rises with Age in Children and Young Adults
The results of a study indicate sensitivity to peanuts in allergic children and young adults rises with age.
Update to Safe Snack Guide: December 8, 2011
We have made a number of changes to our Safe Snack Guide as of this revision:
Sesame Seeds - No Longer Supported by This Guide
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Support the "School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act"
US Senators have introduced legislation which could potentially safeguard the lives of millions of school children with known food allergies and many more that have not been diagnosed.
Open Letter: Why Your Child Can't Bring Peanut Butter to School (and What You...
A non-confrontational letter explaining the need for allergen restrictions in school.
