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Trace Adkins and Tenn. Senators Support Food Allergy Legislation
Country star Trace Adkins joined U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker and representatives of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) to announce they will co-sponsor legislation that would help schools protect the more than 2.2 million children nationwide – including 41,000 Tennesseans – who suffer from life-threatening food allergies. Learn more about Trace Adkins’ connection to FAAN.
Five Steps Forward for Food Allergy
In honor of the 11th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 11-17, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) unveiled its new advocacy initiative “Five Steps Forward for Food Allergy.”
FAAN Golf Classic
The FAAN Golf Classic is being held at three locations this spring. Golf Classic tournaments vary in format and number of participants.
Food Allergy Awareness Week
• Read NIH statement
• Watch Senator and Mrs. Dodd's PSA
Allergy OnCall+
Check out this new resource on allergies, including food allergies.
2008 Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to the 2008 Mariel C. Furlong Award for Making a Difference winners. Thanks to all of you who sent in nominations. It is wonderful to see so many people helping keep our children safe
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Research Study: Call for Participants
Do you have a child under 12 months of age with an egg, milk, or peanut allergy? You and your child may qualify to participate in an NIH co-sponsored study to discover ways for better diagnosis, treatment and prevention of food allergy. This observations study includes typical food allergy care including usual skin and blood tests, and treatment all free of charge as part of the study. Learn more to see if would like to participate in this important study.
Support Group Information
Studies and feedback from our members indicate that belonging to a support or education group can help relieve some of the stress or worry of managing food allergies day-to-day. We’ve added a Support Group section to our website to help you contact people in your local area.
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