‘Our GP was really good’ One family’s account of dealing with anaphylaxis highlights the life-changing impact GPs can have by helping patients manage the condition.
Anaphylaxis found to affect 0.025% of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine recipients New research utilising real-world data suggests the rate is largely comparable to most antibiotics.
Food label regulation in spotlight again Researchers say incorrect labelling is causing too many allergic reactions and have called for tighter regulation.
GPs ‘critical’ to world-first allergy campaign Health professionals are now being advised to introduce babies to common allergy-causing foods before the age of one.
GPs report worried patients giving infants peanuts or eggs in hospital car parks Concerned parents are parking outside of hospitals and GP clinics in an effort to mitigate risk when giving their children peanuts or eggs for the first time.
Push for better food labels to reduce risk of anaphylaxis Researchers want food labelling regulations tightened after their study found some people with food allergies had anaphylactic reactions to packaged foods.
Dangerous mouthful: Push for more resources to manage allergies Australia may have come a long way in managing allergies, but National Allergy Strategy co-Chair Richard Loh says more needs to be done.