WK Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center

10/24/2025

The FDA has approved Tezspire (tezepelumab-ekko) for the add-on maintenance treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

10/21/2025

About 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut allergies after 2015 guidance upended medical practice by recommending introducing the allergen to infants starting as early as 4 months, a new study finds.

10/02/2025

Y’all might see a flawed study getting publicized that Cleveland Clinic did last year regarding flu shot efficacy. 

Since I know y’all can do your research, do it. Let’s do a journal club & find the faults in the study.

Here’s what you need to know about the study, Effectiveness of the Influenza Vaccine During the 2024-2025 Respiratory Viral Season.

10/02/2025

It’s getting to be that time of year!! Put a TEAL PUMPKIN on your stoop for Halloween & offer non-edible treats for an all-inclusive experience fun & safe for everyone!

10/02/2025

When people are evaluated, it turns out that 90 to 95% will tolerate a penicillin-based antibiotic after an evaluation by an allergist.

10/02/2025

Feeding babies diverse foods starting at 4-6 months of age teaches their immune system to tolerate foods. This can reduce the risk of food allergy for many children. Talk with your child's pediatrician at their 4 month well child visit to make a food introduction plan.

https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/living-with-food-allergies/preventing-food-allergies/

10/02/2025

October is Eczema Awareness Month. Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common chronic skin disease that usually starts in early childhood. One of the main symptoms of this condition is very itchy and dry skin. The skin becomes inflamed, red, irritated and scaly.

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10/02/2025

10/02/2025

DYK you can substitute unsweetened applesauce for egg, butter, or oil in recipes?

Here are some ways you can use it to make your recipes allergy-friendly:

¼ cup of applesauce = 1 egg

1 tablespoon applesauce = 1 tablespoon butter or oil

Bring applesauce to room temperature. Reduce baking times by a few minutes and reduce liquid in recipe by 2 to 3 tablespoons.

We don’t recommend this for recipes that call for more than 3 eggs.

10/02/2025

FARE is thrilled to announce CVS Pharmacy as our retail partner for the Teal Pumpkin Project for the fourth consecutive year. This partnership means millions of families will see teal pumpkins and learn what they stand for: a safer Halloween where kids with food allergies can join in on the celebration.
With non-food goodies available at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide and on CVS.com and in-store messaging that puts food allergies front and center, this partnership ensures we are continuing to raise awareness about this important initiative.
Let’s make this the biggest Teal Pumpkin Halloween yet! 💙

10/02/2025

The best time to get your flu vaccine is now!
Flu vaccines can help prevent the flu and can make it milder and shorter if you do get it. The flu vaccine is available as a shot or a nasal spray. AAFA recommends that people with asthma of any age over 6 months get the flu shot.

If you or your child (ages 5 and older) must have a needle-free option and your asthma is well-controlled, talk with your doctor about nasal spray vaccine options.

For more tips on staying healthy during flu season: https://aafa.org/flu

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¡El mejor momento para vacunarte contra la gripe es ahora! Las vacunas contra la gripe pueden ayudar a prevenir la gripe y pueden hacer que sea más leve y corta si la contraes. La vacuna contra la gripe está disponible como una inyección o un aerosol nasal. AAFA recomienda que las personas con asma de cualquier edad mayores de 6 meses se vacunen contra la gripe.

Si tú o tu hijo (de 5 años en adelante) necesitan una opción sin aguja y su asma está bien controlada, habla con tu médico sobre las opciones de vacuna en aerosol nasal.

Para más consejos sobre cómo mantenerte saludable durante la temporada de gripe: https://aafa.org/flu

10/02/2025

It's October - which means Eczema Awareness Month. Did you know allergists are specialists in the treatment of eczema because it is an allergic skin condition? See an allergist to find out more. & Asthma Network