Allergy Insider | Newsletter: April 2026

 
Our Latest News
 

Invite your MPPs to the Ontario Anaphylaxis Summit


The Royal Danish Consulate General is bringing together policymakers, clinicians, and sector leaders.  


As anaphylaxis preparedness is a public safety and policy issue, MPPs play a critical role.


Learn more

 
 

Webinar: Understanding EoE: From symptoms to care pathways

Do you experience difficulty swallowing, food getting stuck when eating, need frequent sips of liquid to get through a meal? These symptoms could be signs of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).


Join us for a webinar with Dr. Milli Gupta on May 13th, 2026 to better understand EoE, the ideal care pathway, and how to navigate the healthcare system to access the care you need.


Register now: Allergy Pals/Allies – spring sessions start this month!

Our free 8-week online mentorship program begins on April 25th, 2026.


Sign up your 7-15-year-old now to join a supportive community with kids who share similar experiences. 

 

Springtime tips: Managing pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS)

Spring marks the start of pollen seasons which can trigger symptoms for people with pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also known as oral allergy syndrome. 

Celebrate our dedicated volunteers

In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), help us thank our dedicated volunteers across the country. 

 

Next month is Food Allergy Awareness Month

Stay tuned for more exciting news and events in May for Food Allergy Awareness Month (#FAAM).


The month will be filled with driving education and awareness with teal monument lightings, exclusive glow-in-the-dark bracelets, educational resources, webinars, and more! 

 

Advocacy and Research

 

Advocacy in action: Advancing allergen awareness in foodservice

Learn about our efforts with Public Health Inspectors and how we have been connecting with the foodservice sector over the last two months.

Research: Participate in a global study on psychological support

Participate in a global study examining a new online support tool aimed at helping people manage food allergy anxiety and improve their quality of life.

 

Research: Can repeat reactions be more severe?

A Canadian study looked at children who experienced two separate anaphylactic reactions to the same food to better understand what might happen the second time. 

Research: Update on FDA approval for under-the-tongue epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis

Aquestive Therapeutics has announced the successful completion of their meeting with the FDA, and they are working on their resubmission.

 

Research: Peanut tablet immunotherapy (SLIT) is well tolerated in kids and adults

Early results from a clinical trial found that the peanut SLIT tablet was well tolerated in those with peanut allergy. The study looked at safety and how different doses were handled. 

Mythbuster: Is there an overlap between food allergy and pollen allergy?

Find out the answer to this mythbuster and learn more about pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also called oral allergy syndrome.

 
Webinars and Events
 

Webinar on May 13th: Understanding eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE): From symptoms to care pathways  

Register for our upcoming webinar on EoE, a non-IgE-mediated food allergy that affects the esophagus in both children and adults.

Registration now open: Allergy Pals/Allies spring sessions begin April 25th 

By participating in this program, youth will build a support network of peers, learn strategies for managing their food allergy, and feel more confident.

 

Small group webinar for the newly diagnosed: Next session is May 13th

Learn fundamental information about daily management and living confidently with food allergy in a 90-minute interactive webinar led by a trained parent mentor.

Connect with a support group

Find a support group near you and connect now! It’s a great way to keep updated on any new developments in the food allergy community and exchange tips for navigating throughout the year.

 

Encore series: Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) 

In this series, we feature past online events and webinars.


This month we’re sharing a webinar on FPIES, sometimes described as a delayed food allergy as reactions usually occur within hours after eating or drinking a particular food.

 

Ask the Allergist

 

With spring upon us and pollen in the air, Dr. Julia Upton answers questions about pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS). 


Do you have a food allergy-related question? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.

 
Ways to Give
 

Fundraise during Food Allergy Awareness Month

You can do some incredible things to raise money for Food Allergy Canada, supporting our efforts to drive food allergy awareness, education, and advocacy. 


Get inspired to fundraise during Food Allergy Awareness Month in May with these past fundraisers!

 

Alyssa & Anita

University students baking up awareness with allergy-friendly bake sale. Learn more.

Danica & Delaney

Two sisters sell bracelets to raise funds during Food Allergy Awareness Month. Learn more.

Tiffany

Tiffany sold handmade teal ribbon keychains to help raise food allergy awareness. Learn more.

 

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