Food Allergy Canada
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Discover the virtual events happening this month for #FAAM! Sign up for our webinars, take a photo of a monument lit in teal, and participate in Instagram Live sessions! #KnowItTreatIt

Hey youth! Join Kyle Dine, food allergy educator and leader of our youth programming, on our Instagram Live tomorrow at 5pm EDT for Kyle's Korner! In this live session, Kyle will chat with one of our YAP members Giulia about her #KnowItTreatIt reaction story. #FAAM

#FAAM action of the day: Learn the basics on #anaphylaxis and its treatment from our free AllergyAware.ca online course. Take the course, and share with others to create a community that is #AllergyAware!

Next week! Join us for a webinar on May 11th at 12pm EDT on the approved #COVID19 vaccines, how to navigate the different options and what to consider when you have #foodallergy. Hear from a panel of experts as they answer your questions live! Register now, and please share with others. #COVID19vaccine

Learn about anaphylaxis and epinephrine with our #KnowItTreatIt facts - like this one! Share the facts on social media to spread #foodallergy awareness and education this #FAAM. Discover more at foodallergycanada.ca/KnowTreatFacts.

Throughout #FAAM, we'll be featuring tips on recognizing and treating #anaphylaxis, as well as how to get involved in our #KnowItTreatIt campaign. Today's tip: Review the signs and symptoms of a reaction so you can give life-saving treatment early. Share with others to spread awareness!

Tip of the day: DON’T double dip! Make sure you use different utensils when making foods that may contain an allergen. Please share and tag others to spread #allergyawareness!

Check out our #foodallergy hack! Keep watching for more and share your hacks with us below. #FoodAllergyHacks

*Robyn Allen Leadership Award* Nominate an individual who has made a unique contribution to the lives of Canadians living with #foodallergy through their efforts in education, advocacy, community building, leadership, or fundraising. Deadline is March 22, 2021.

Tip of the day: Be prepared! Review and understand what to do in case of an emergency. Does everyone in your household know the 5 emergency steps? #anaphylaxis #allergicreactions

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Tip of the day: Read labels on non-food products such as sanitizers, cleaning agents, vitamins, skin creams and pet food. These can contain #foodallergens. What non-food products have you discovered to include food allergens? https://foodallergycanada.ca//day-to-/reading-food-labels/

With the use of masks and hand sanitizers being mandatory in many places, there are some things to consider when you have #foodallergy. Learn more and share with others. #COVID19

Do you care for a child with #foodallergy? Learn more about managing food allergy and #anaphylaxis with a trained parent mentor. Sign up today for one of next week's small group #webinars:

Tip of the day: Food companies may use free from statements such as peanut free or milk free. Read these carefully as they do not replace the need to read the ingredient list. Tag others below to spread #allergyawareness!

Get your teal lights ready, there's only a couple days until #Halloween! Check out the different ways you can #ShineATealLight to let your neighbourhood know you have allergy-friendly and non-food treats. How will you be shining a teal light? #foodallergy

Halloween tip #48: Watch our #celebratingsafely encore presentation series to help you and your kids prepare for an allergy-safe #Halloween. Check out the videos and share with others! https://foodallergycanada.ca/get-involved-october-2020/

Hey #Vancouver! Join the Metro Vancouver Anaphylaxis Group for their upcoming virtual meeting happening on November 26th. See details:

Wondering what the difference is between #celiacdisease and #wheatallergy? Get the facts with our myth vs. fact!

Hey #Dresden! Mark your calendar for the next Dresden Area Allergy Support Group meeting happening on November 17th. See details: https://foodallergycanada.ca//dresden-area-allergy-suppor/

Get in the #Halloween spirit with these allergy-friendly #Halloween recipes from the community. Check them out and tag us in your recreations! #foodallergy

Halloween tip #15: Use an #epinephrine auto-injector to treat #anaphylaxis. An auto-injector is easy to use and can save a life. Do you know the 5 emergency steps? #FactsAndHacks

Halloween tip #21: Pledge your support and drive #foodallergy awareness by posting our #FoodAllergyHacks on social media: https://foodallergycanada.ca//shineateall/free-resources/. How you are making this Halloween fun and safe for kids with food allergy? Let us know with a comment below!

Have you taken the FREE #anaphylaxis training course at http://allergyaware.ca? Join the thousands who have and share with others. #AllergyAware

It's #GlobalHandwashingDay! Not only does hand washing curb infection, but it can also help to reduce the risk of allergic reactions. Do you know the proper hand washing technique? Check out this handy infographic from the Government of Canada.

Halloween tip #14: Consider hosting a party this #Halloween for your social bubble. This can be a great way to celebrate for kids as well as teens during this time. Check out our tips for #celebratingsafely, and let us know how you will be celebrating! https://foodallergycanada.ca//celebrating-with-your-socia/

Check out this month's #mythbuster: Do trick-or-treat sized candies/chocolates always have the same ingredient list as the full-sized versions? #halloween #foodallergy

Halloween tip #33: Hosting a party for your social bubble? Share your menu plan, ask how to prepare food safely, and which brands may be best. #FoodAllergyHacks https://foodallergycanada.ca//uploa/Halloween2020-Sept.pdf

In this month's #AskTheDietitian, Mun Cho answers a question on reducing anxiety and fear during #OIT. Do you have questions for a dietitian? Leave a comment below and it may appear in our Ask the Dietitan series!

Today is #GlobalFPIESDay. Help spread awareness for this serious condition, check out fpiesday.com to get involved! #Allies4FPIES The FPIES Foundation

The CFIA has issued a SESAME-related recall. Product details are available at the CFIA link.

The Halloween spike in anaphylactic reactions reinforces the need for #foodallergy literacy. Check out our op-ed in The Toronto Star and help #MakeFoodAllergyCount by reaching out to your MP and asking them to support our 2021 budget submission and the National Food Allergy Action Plan.

Halloween tip #8: #ShineATealLight to let kids know you have allergy-friendly and non-food treats for them. Discover where you can purchase teal lights or create your own DIY crafts. How will you be shining a teal light on #Halloween? https://foodallergycanada.ca//ways-you-can-light-up-in-te/

Check out our Halloween Edition #FoodAllergyHacks. Have you hosted a "trunk-or-treat" before? Let us know how it went in the comments below! https://foodallergycanada.ca//shineateall/free-resources/

This week we're continuing to feature Halloween tips! Today's tip is double check that your child’s auto-injectors are up-to-date. What strategies do you use to remember the expiry date?

Do you or your child have #EosinophilicEsophagitis (EoE)? Join us next Wednesday, October 21st at 1pm EDT for an informative and educational webinar on understanding #EoE with experts Dr. Vishal Avinashi and Kirstin Wingate. Don't miss out, register now!

Get answers to your questions on managing #foodallergy during #COVID19. Discover our helpful resources!

Leading up to #Halloween, we'll be sharing daily tips on how to make your celebrations fun and safe! Today's tip is talk to your child about Halloween and what it means to stay safe. Pick a quiet time a few weeks before Halloween when you are not rushed.

Adults, youth and parents: Participate in a survey on the psychological health needs of living with #foodallergy and access to care. Take the survey and please share with others.

In this month's #AskTheAllergist, Dr. Julia Upton answers your question about the re-evaluation of a previously diagnosed #foodallergy. Learn more.

*Tomorrow* There is still time to sign up for our small group webinar with Elaine on managing #foodallergy and #anaphylaxis, happening tomorrow at 9pm EDT. Register now! If you've attended a previous session, what did you learn? https://foodallergycanada.ca//managing-food-allergy-and-a/

Wishing you and your families a happy and allergy-safe #Thanksgiving! Take a moment to read our reminders to have a safe and fun celebration. https://foodallergycanada.ca/latest-news-from-food-allerg/

Get involved in our community! Register now for our upcoming webinars on understanding #EoE, and #plantbased food trends. Watch our #celebratingsafely encore presentation series. Plus, discover our support groups across Canada and connect virtually.