by Shelby Rice | Jan 9, 2018 | Food Allergy
Background Food allergy affects over 12 million Americans and is on the rise. From 1997-2007, the prevalence of reported food allergy increased 18% among children under 18 years of age. 4-6% of children in the U.S. have food allergy and about 1-2% of adults are...
by Shelby Rice | Jul 31, 2017 | Drug Allergy, Food Allergy
Flu season is here and we all need to be protected by getting our flu vaccine. Since most types of influenza vaccine contain a very small amount of egg protein, it has been a tradition that healthcare providers ask their patients if they are allergic to eggs. Recent...
by Shelby Rice | Jan 5, 2017 | Food Allergy
Do you know when to introduce peanuts to your infant? Recommendations on when to first give an infant peanut-containing foods to help prevent peanut allergy have changed: NPR.org – New Guidelines Tell Parents When to Introduce Peanuts. The new guidelines on the...
by Alabama Allergy Admin | Jun 21, 2016 | Food Allergy
Peanut Free Night Presented by Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 Regions Field Birmingham Barons vs Biloxi Shuckers at 7:05 p.m. Birmingham, AL – Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center will sponsor Peanut Free Night at Regions Field this...
