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Be prepared: Back-to-school 2024

The fall and back-to-school season can bring new routines and a feeling of a new year, review our resources and tips to ensure you are prepared to navigate food allergy with confidence this season and all year long.

Preparing for your allergist appointmentVideo: Preparing for your allergist appointment

Have you made your annual allergist appointment? Watch this video to help you prepare. You’ll learn 12 simple tips for making the most of your visit.

Even though this video is geared toward visiting an allergist for the first time, it’s still quite helpful for preparing for annual visits.

What is food allergy

Learn the science behind food allergy and how it affects your body in this engaging and insightful video featuring a leading Canadian paediatric allergist and immunologist.

What is anaphylaxis

Discover how epinephrine works to treat a reaction and why it’s important to use it promptly! Watch this short video and share with others!

Allergy Pals/Allies online mentorship

This free 8-week program is led by a trained peer mentor and will help your child feel more confident managing their food allergy. There are two online support sessions: one for ages 7-11, and another for ages 12-15.

Close-up of Emergency document with pencilAnaphylaxis Emergency Plan

An Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan lists a person’s allergies, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and the emergency procedure to follow in case of a reaction. 

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