The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is a professional association dedicated to improving patient care through research, advocacy and education.
Thinking about introducing peanut to your infant to prevent peanut allergy? Allergist Michael Pistiner, MD, walks you through the process in this Ask the Allergist video. https://t.co/oCcZ6abCLq
A new report from the CDC found that Covid-19 cases among younger children remained low even after schools restarted for in-person learning. https://t.co/gELjdOwCz2
Great update from a leading drug allergy expert regarding one example of symptoms after #COVID vaccine ⬇️
VAST majority of symptoms after #CovidVaccine:
-Are not due to allergic reactions
-Do not increase risk for allergic reactions with 2nd dose
-Improve with supportive care https://t.co/NJv1beuqmO
1/Brief #COVID19vaccine allergy update: LARGE LOCAL REACTIONS! These all were after #Moderna. Itchy, swollen, erythema, edema. Comes on late (>5 days) and can last weeks .Tx is symptomatic: antihistamine (e.g., fexofenadine), NSAID/Tylenol, ice. https://t.co/0jT0oy2wRs
Deadline approaching! Apply by Jan. 15 for the Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant. Get funding for clinical projects that lead to improvements in the practice of allergy/asthma in your community. https://t.co/Ie2e02v13Rhttps://t.co/VmZ2eRtr4F
Don’t miss the Jan. 15 deadline for the Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant. Apply to get funding to address barriers to care in your community. https://t.co/Ie2e02v13Rhttps://t.co/FNXCUpSehj
As we move through this winter, it's important to be able to distinguish whether your symptoms are from a cold, the flu, allergies, or COVID-19. https://t.co/GDkFuAwYBX