ANAPHYLAXIS & FOOD ALLERGY ASSOCIATION
of Minnesota

 

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ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS LINKS

ANAPHYLAXIS:WHAT IS IT?

Anaphylaxis Protocol (Outdoor Ed)
Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis Information (DEY Laboratories)
Allergic Reaction (e-Medicine: Article by William L Haith, Jr, DO, FAAEM)
What Is Anaphylaxis? (Anaphylaxis Canada)
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy (UK site)
search.teradex.com: anaphylaxis
Allergy and Asthma FAQ (U of NC)
Severe Allergic Reaction (FastHealth.com)
Anaphylaxis: Still a Medical Mystery (Pulmonary Reviews)

TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Allergy Advisor - Allergy and Intolerance Software for diagnosis and management
Adverse Reactions to Food, Food Allergy & Sensitivity (Hospitality Institute)
Allergy and Cytokines

AFAA NEWS ARTICLES

Minnesota Medical Association
Senate bill would require ambulances to carry allergy drug

ADVOCACY (LEGISLATION) Also see: SCHOOLS

Minnesota - Find Your Elected Officials
Congress: contacting the Committee on Commerce
Congress: Energy and Commerce Committee WebSite Feedback
Minnesota Disability Law Center--Minnesota Legal Services Coalition
Advocacy FAAN page

FOOD LABELING

(FAI) Food Allergy Initiative
Bill Summary & Status HR 467 (2003)
Dairy-Free and Non-Dairy Foods
A Call for Food Allergen Labeling (Prepared Foods.Com)
draft letter supporting allergen consumer protection act (2002)
International Dairy Foods Association - IDFA - Search
FScN 1102- Allergens

MINNESOTA LEGISLATION


HR3359/SF3305 conference committee videos

MN House Television Archives (look for April 25, 2002)
4/25/02 morning meeting (non-frames)
4/25/02 afternoon meeting (non-frames)
4/25/02 morning meeting (enhanced)
4/25/02 afternoon meeting (enhanced)
Minnesota Session Laws 2002, Chapter 362
House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 1 of 1
H.F No. 3359, 3rd Engrossment
Medications Dispensed in Schools (MN Statutes 121A.22 & 121A.221)
Minnesota Rules Chapter 4690 (relating to EMSRB & ambulances)
Minnesota Statutes 2001 Chapter 144E (relating to EMSRB & ambulances)
Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board


EPINEPHRINE LAW- OTHER STATES

EMT status in all states
Epi-Pens and Inahlers in Classrooms by State
New Hampshire: Epi-Pens in Classrooms HB 0092
Food Allergy Support Group Backs N.J. Legislation - Reader's Write - Atlantic Highlands Herald - New jersey
Epinephrine Advocacy (New England AAFA)
Office of Emergency Medical Services Staff Directory (Massachusetts)
Michigan Legislature EMS Law
Connecticut Epinephrine Law
Electronic Bill Room (Pennsylvannia)

ALLERGENS


GLYCERIN

Why Glycerine USP?
Food Additives - VEGETABLE GUMS, EMULSIFIERS, STABILISERS

LATEX

Latex gloves hand health workers a growing worry
MMR allergy risks


EPINEPHRINE

epinephrine (Encyclopedia.com)
Verus Pharmaceuticals (makers of Twinject)
Twinject
DEY Laboratories (makers of Epi-Pens)
Epipen Jr
Epinephrine training - Kentucky EMTs

FOOD & RESTAURANT ASSOCIATIONS

National Restaurant Association
NRAEF: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Hospitality Institute of Technology & Management
Hospitality Minnesota: Minnesota's Restaurant, Hotel and Resort and Campground Associations
Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association CRFA

FORUMS & SUPPORT GROUPS

AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation: Chapters and Educational Support Groups
AllergySupport.org (various groups listed)
Allergies: Article about Support Group in Dover, Delaware
Peanut Allergy
Support Groups
Yahoo! Groups : POFAK
Halton Anaphylaxis Parent Group
Calgary Allergy Network homepage
Hartford Support Group
Yahoo! Groups : northtexasfoodallergickids
Inland, Washington Support Group
Panel Discussion: 'The Allergy Prison'

GOVERNMENT

FDA/CFSAN Information about Food Allergies
USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center
Congress: Energy and Commerce Committee WebSite Feedback
FOODSAFE archives -- July 1999 (#131)


KIDS' RESOURCES

AllergyKids Home Page
Allergic-Child
Allergy Group Movie (for kids)
Safe4Kids
Be a PAL: Protect a Life from Food Allergies
Welcome to FANKID and FANTEEN!

LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION

MayoClinic
Food Allergies (About.com)
Food Allergies (Healthsquare.com)
Food Allergies (AARRC)
allergy information
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Children with Milk Allergies and other Food Allergies
MAGAZINE: Gluten-free, dairy-free, chemical-free, allergy-free, yeast-free living
WebMD - Allergies to food
misc.kids Allergy and Asthma FAQ resources
Nutrition Action Healthletter - Food Allergies
Resource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances - February 2002
Associations & Organisations for more information about allergies
Links - Calgary Allergy Network
Milk, Eggs and Peanuts: Food Allergies in Children / October 1, 1997, AFP
Subject Index - Calgary Allergy Network

MEDICAL CONTACTS

Find An Allergist
How Do I Find an Allergist?
Allergy Faculty, UofM Medical School
Conference U of M: Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Minnesota Medical Association Online - Homepage
MN Academy of Family Physicians
Minnesota Dietetic Association
Quackwatch Home Page
Allergies: Dubious Diagnosis and Treatment


ORGANIZATIONS

(FAI) Food Allergy Initiative
(FAE) Food Anaphylaxis Education serving Michigan professionals and families.
(FAAN) Welcome to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
(FAST) Food Allergy Survivors Together
(FARRP): The Food Allergy Research and Resource Program
Allergic-Child
Allergy Support. Org
Peanut Allergy
(AAAAI ) American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology - www.aaaai.org
(ACAAI) American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
(AAFA) Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
(AANMA) Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Anaphylaxis Canada
Anaphylaxis Campaign (United Kingdom site)
F.A.C.T.S - Living with Anaphylaxis (Australian)
(ALLSA) Allergy Society of South Africa
Minnesota Dietetic Association

PRODUCTS

Restaurant card
Living with Allergies, NIAID Fact Sheet
MedicAlert Foundation Home Page
PROTECTUBE® is the ultimate protection for your Epipen.
Allergy Watch Products For Children Allergic to milk, nuts, soy, etc.
Welcome to Allergy Essentials
Miss Roben's
Nuttin' With Nuts Home Page
Sunbutter - Genuine Red River Sunflower Butter
Enjoy Life Foods, allergen-free goodies.

RECIPES

Cookbooks
Food Allergy Cookbook
Allergy-Free Recipes
Recipe Library: Dark Chocolate Candy ('90s "Chunkies")
Chocolate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

RESEARCH

100 Years of Anaphylaxis
Researchers Join the Fight Against Peanut Allergens / April 5, 2002 / News from the USDA Agricultural Research Service
Researchers Develop First Hypoallergenic Soybeans
Modified Soybeans May Be Less Allergenic / September 3, 2002 / News from the USDA Agricultural Research Service
JS Online: Scientists make headway against peanut allergy

SCHOOLS

Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings
Anaphylaxis: A Resource Document for Schools (Halton School District: Canada)
Epipen 911 Rescue in the Classroom

ADA & 504 PLANS

Schools, parents need game plan for those with food allergies
AAFA
SchoolTips/AccommodatingTheStudentWithFoodAnaphylaxis
Managing Food Allergies in Schools
School Food Allergy Program Information and Recommendations
504 Plan Outline
Section 504 Resource Packet
IEPs versus 504 Plans
Understanding Section 504 Plans
504 Plan and IDEA Information and Links

TESTING

Allergy Testing - August 15, 2002 - American Family Physician
Allergy testing (MEDLINE)

Last updated: 04/17/2003


For more information contact Nona Narvaez at
telephone: (651) 644-5937
e-mail: afaa@att.net
website: minnesotafoodallergy.org
 
 

ANAPHYLAXIS & FOOD ALLERGY ASSOCIATION
Of Minnesota