Food Allergy Canada

09/23/2025

Share your about with us! ✏️ Join the Back-To-School conversation and check out our campaign now!

https://foodallergycanada.ca/campaign/back-to-school-2025/back-to-school-hacks/

09/23/2025

Don’t miss our free webinar: Know it. Treat it.: Taking control of anaphylaxis with Dr. Wade Watson.

We’ll break down the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, clarify when and why to use epinephrine instead of antihistamines like Benadryl®, and give you the tools to act quickly and confidently. You will also be presented with different scenarios to test your knowledge. This will be followed by a Q&A, where you can ask your questions.

Register today: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9196273921611670108

09/22/2025

Earlier this month, Cathy Gallagher took on the incredible challenge of running the entire Bruce Trail to raise funds for Food Allergy Canada. 🏃‍♀️💙 Not only did she complete the journey, but her inspiring story has now been featured in Canadian Trail Running!

Read the article here: https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/ontario-runner-completes-890k-bruce-trail-to-support-food-allergy-canada/

Cathy Gallagher's 17-day end-to-end run shines a spotlight on life-threatening food allergies

09/22/2025

📢 : Is only one dose of epinephrine needed to treat an anaphylactic reaction?

A second dose of epinephrine can be given as early as 5 minutes after the first dose if there is no improvement in symptoms. 💉

🔗 Learn more about the importance of epinephrine, treating reactions and review the 5 emergency steps on the mythebuster page through the link: https://foodallergycanada.ca/mythbuster-is-only-one-dose-of-epinephrine-needed-to-treat-an-anaphylactic-reaction/

09/21/2025

Read our new study with Laval University that sheds light on how dining out can be especially challenging for people with food allergy.

👉 https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-and-research-september-2025/

09/20/2025

: If someone is having an allergic reaction, how do you determine if it’s serious enough to use epinephrine?

🔗 Find out how to determine if a reaction is serious enough to use epinephrine, when is it okay to wait and monitor symptoms, and more: https://foodallergycanada.ca/ask-the-allergist-september-2025/

09/19/2025

Explaining food allergy to little ones: One parent’s story of diagnosis, books, and giving back.

📕Author Sam Moses uses storytelling to make food allergy easier for little ones to understand.

She’s donating a portion of the proceeds from her two books to support our cause, and we had the chance to sit down with her to learn more about her journey with navigating her daughter's food allergy.

👉 Read about Sam’s journey and discover her books: https://foodallergycanada.ca/fundraiser-explaining-food-allergy-to-little-ones-one-parents-story-of-diagnosis-books-and-giving-back/

09/18/2025

💙 Advocacy in action!

Research has been underway to develop non-needle epinephrine delivery systems—such as nasal sprays and sublingual films and we are actively advocating for equal access to all epinephrine delivery options in Canada.

Thank you to everyone who shared your experiences—you’re helping shape change! 🙌

👉 Read more about our advocacy efforts: https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-and-research-september-2025/

09/18/2025

Does your child ever feel like they’re the only one dealing with food allergy? They’re not alone!

Allergy Pals/Allies is a free 8-week online mentorship program for kids aged 7-15. These online sessions are fun, engaging and have received outstanding feedback.

Register your child today to reserve their spot!
👉 https://foodallergycanada.ca/allergy-pals-and-allies-2025-fall-registration/

09/17/2025

alert - September 24th! 🖥️ Join us to hear from Dr. Wade Watson to build your skills and confidence in identifying and treating anaphylaxis:

We’ll break down the signs and symptoms of , clarify when and why to use epinephrine instead of antihistamines like Benadryl®, and give you the tools to act quickly and confidently. You will also be presented with different scenarios to test your knowledge.

Register today at the link in bio!

09/15/2025

: Can Benadryl® be used instead of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis?

FACT: NO, epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis. Antihistamines, like Benadryl®, do not reverse the symptoms of anaphylaxis and should not be used instead of epinephrine. They can be given after epinephrine, but are mostly for comfort to relieve itching. Newer antihistamines like Reactine®, Claritin® or Aerius®, are recommended over Benadryl®, which does not work as quickly and can cause drowsiness.

Read the full answer here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-and-research-september-2025/