Allergy Insider | Newsletter: December 2023
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Discover our new holiday campaign and how you can support our different initiatives focused on creating a better #FoodAllergyFuture.

Plus, learn how to navigate food allergy during the holidays.

On December 12th, get an understanding of the various forms of food allergen immunotherapy. Don’t miss out, register for our final webinar of the year!  

Find tips, resources, and videos on celebrating the holiday season with confidence.
Join us in thanking our food allergy champions for their generous support of our initiatives this year, including our funders, supporters of our food safety agenda, and our GivingTuesday supporters.  
Advocacy and Research

Find out how we highlighted the need for the National Food Allergy Action Plan with the federal government.

Learn about our advocacy with the food industry, our efforts help to ensure you can make informed and safe food choices.

Discover how we engage with family doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure Canadians impacted by food allergy are better supported.

Learn how your child can participate in a new research study involving an investigational drug patch.

Read the latest updates on food allergen immunotherapy being studied in clinical trials.

Learn about the latest developments with needle-free epinephrine products.
Is dark chocolate safe for someone with milk allergy, are vegan products safe for those with milk and/or egg allergy, if you have a tree nut allergy do you need to avoid all foods with “nut” in the name?

Find the answers to these popular mythbusters to help you and others celebrate the holidays safely and confidently.
Webinars and Events
On December 12th, get an understanding of the various forms of food allergen immunotherapy, including orally, placement under the tongue, and a patch applied to the skin. Presented by Dr. Philippe Bégin, a clinician-scientist.
Attend our free 90-minute interactive webinar on how to manage food allergy on a daily basis.

Next session is December 6, spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now!

Learn about our support groups and get in touch with one.

Plus, discover how you can start your own with our help.

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

This month we're focusing on tree nut allergy. Get a greater understanding on how to manage this allergy and the potential to eat certain tree nuts.
Ask the Allergist
Dr. Julia Upton answers questions about alcohol and food allergy.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ways to Give

Discover ways to give below and help create a better #FoodAllergyFuture this holiday season. All donations $20 and above receive a tax receipt. 

Everyone has a right to know what’s in their food.