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🚨 PLEASE READ! May 20th is International Red Sneakers Day; a day to spread awareness about food allergies worldwide!

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On May 20th, post a photo/video of yourself wearing red sneakers (or anything red!)

It's not always easy to know where mustard might be lurking because it is used as an ingredient in so many unexpected products.

In most cases, mustard finds itself on labels as a spice, which means you have to be extra careful.

Here are some foods

Gelatin, a protein derived from animal collagen, is often obtained from the skin and bones of pigs and cows can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

If you have a gelatin allergy, you’ll want to be careful with the following product

Aside from immunotherapies, *avoidance* is the ONLY way to prevent allergic reactions.

· Read EVERY food label carefully
· Be mindful of hidden ingredients
· Clearly communicate your allergies to others and explain how they can

Many nutritional supplements contain soy-derived ingredients because soy is a common source of protein and other nutrients.

Here are some types of supplements that may contain soy:

PROTEIN POWDERS:
Soy protein powder is commonly found in protein su

Epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis. No other medication can help with anaphylaxis other than epinephrine.

But despite knowing this, it’s important that you don’t become so reliant on your auto-injector that you

Schools in the US often have several policies in place to ensure the safety of students with food allergies.

Here are 5 important food allergy policies:

1️⃣ INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTHCARE PLANS (IHPS) OR 504 PLANS
Schools often create individualized pla

Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA) is a rare condition in which an allergic reaction is triggered by physical activity, leading to the onset of anaphylaxis.

Though it is often associated with vigorous activities, EIA can occur during any physical ex

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