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Back-to-School: Important Notes Regarding Auto-Injectors
A roundup of the epinephrine auto-injector market and some important reminders as we head into the back-to-school season.
Nut-Free Notice Graphics for Your School
A set of nut-free notice graphics to help your school enforce its allergen exclusion policy.
Update to Natalie Giorgi Tragedy
This is an update to our previous story regarding the tragic death of 13-year-old Natalie Giorgi, who accidentally ingested a treat containing peanut butter and suffered a fatal bout of anaphylaxis.
Auvi-Q Voice Guided Epinephrine Auto-Injector Now Available in US
The Auvi-Q voice guided epinephrine auto-injector is now available from retail pharmacies in the US with a prescription.
Virginia Epinephrine Law May Have Saved Student's Life
A Virginia epinephrine law and quick thinking on the part of a school district official may have saved a student's life.
Mylan Announces Free EpiPens® for Schools Program
Mylan Specialty L.P., the distributors of EpiPen® brand epinephrine auto-injectors, have announced a new program allowing qualified schools to obtain EpiPens at no cost.
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.
A Mom’s Perspective: A Guide to Registering Your Child with Food...
A mom's step-by-step guide to registering your food allergic child for kindergarten. Even if you have older school-aged children, check out the policies we advocate and compare them to those at your school!
