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Raise awareness on allergies; promote research on treatments

Joined August 2017
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Join the #WalkForAndrea on September 22 in #Markham, Ontario. Learn more about this wonderful event in honour of Andrea Mariano. @walkforandrea walkforandrea.ca/
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Your feedback matters! Help researchers understand how #foodallergy affects your quality of life by completing an online survey. Your input is will help to inform our advocacy with govt & other key stakeholders to drive positive change. foodallergycanada.ca/living-…
If your child has had a reaction in the last 12 months to a food other than a priority allergen, participate in an important research survey. Your participation will help researchers, and advocacy groups like ours, better understand emerging allergens. foodallergycanada.ca/tools-a…
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The Walk for Andrea is on Sep 22, 2019. That’s less than 2 months away! Register to walk, donate & start fundraising at walkforandrea.ca/ All funds go to @sickkids Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis program to find a cure
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Help researchers understand how #foodallergy affects your quality of life by completing an online survey. Your input is vital to providing insightful results that will help to inform our advocacy with govt & other key stakeholders to drive positive change. foodallergycanada.ca/living-…
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Support #foodallergy education: Share this 2-minute #Anaphylaxis 101 video with family, friends, babysitters, coaches, and more! It provides a quick overview of anaphylaxis, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Have you taken the FREE #anaphylaxis training course at allergyaware.ca? Join the thousands who have and share with educators, caregivers and others. #AllergyAware
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FDA approves Teva’s generic #EpiPen after yearslong delay. buff.ly/2nG3ud8 Read more: buff.ly/2BbTH8t #AccesstoEpi
Have your say by July 13th! Complete an online survey about the costs involved in living with a food allergy. Your input is crucial in providing researchers with meaningful results & helping to inform our advocacy initiatives. Complete the survey today! ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/500212…
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Are you nervous about travelling with food allergies? Register now for this informative webinar to learn tips from avid traveller @kyledine. Submit a question with your registration to get the answers you need to travel confidently! foodallergycanada.ca/faevent…
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Choosing a summer camp for a child with food allergies does not have to be a daunting task. Here are some questions to help you plan your discussions with camp staff. foodallergycanada.ca/2017/05…
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Learn the about basics of food allergy and anaphylaxis by attending our live webinar next week! You will learn what is a food allergy, avoidance strategies and emergency treatment. Register now at attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/…
Share this 2-minute Anaphylaxis 101 video with others, it provides a quick overview of anaphylaxis, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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*Important* New update on EpiPen and EpiPen Jr supply constraints in Canada. foodallergycanada.ca/2018/04…
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*TORONTO* Support group meeting coming up! foodallergycanada.ca/faevent…
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Snacks on a flight trigger an allergic reaction requiring epinephrine. Crew was notified about allergy, flight attendant forgot. @SouthwestAir: Do Better click2houston.com/news/child…
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Me: "I've got deathly nut allergies" @AmericanAir Flight attendant: "Do you have an epipen with you? We do not remove nuts from flights, it's not our corporate policy. This isn't @SouthwestAir" Me: "ya, I'll just stab myself with a few epipens, no problem" Her: "perfect" Me: 😦🙃
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Short-term supply shortage of EpiPen in Canada: What you need to know bit.ly/2ELZIWp #foodallergy
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This holiday season, or throughout the year, participate in the #AllergyFriendlyFoodDrive. It is a great way to give others a glimpse into understanding the challenges faced when shopping for someone with #FoodAllergy while giving back to the community! foodallergycanada.ca/2017/12…