Resources
Questions?
You may contact the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network via e-mail, or call our office toll-free at (800) 929-4040, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Eastern. |
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet for Emergency Responders
The following educational resources may be ordered online or by calling FAAN at (800) 929-4040.
It Only Takes One Bite Video and DVD
Explains the basics of food allergy and how to manage it. A great training tool for patients, parents, teachers, caregivers, and others.
Just One Little Bite Can Hurt: Important Facts About Anaphylaxis
This booklet covers such topics as what anaphylaxis is, who is at risk, and what should be done if a reaction occurs. A great basic reference tool.
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Carriers
FAAN offers a variety of epinephrine auto-injector carriers.
  
Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies, by Scott H. Sicherer, M.D.
Learn how to recognize emergency situations, how to get the most out of a visit with an allergist, what allergy test results mean, and how to protect children in the home and away from it.
Food Allergies for Dummies, by Robert A. Wood, M.D.
This straightforward handbook is a guide for those with food allergies.
Caring for the Child with Severe Food Allergies, by Lisa Cipriano Collins, M.A., M.F.T.
This informative book provides useful information on raising a severely allergic child, including coping with the emotional aspects and encouraging normal emotional development.
Additional information
For a list of doctors in your area, contact:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
(800) 822-ASMA
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
(800) 842-7777
American Academy of Pediatrics
(800) 433-9016
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