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This website is designed for young adults who want to take a more active role in managing their food allergies.
Last November marked FAAN's Sixth Annual Teen Summit held in Arlington, VA, co-sponsored by the Food Allergy Initiative. FAAN's Youth Programs Manager Jen Corey recaps on the event and what it offered to the teens and parents.
The 2011 Teen Advisory Group
The 40 members of FAAN's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) range in age from 12 to 21 and have a variety of food allergies. These teens provide guidance and input for our teen programs.
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FAANTeen Emily has created a website that sells singing grams to raise money for food allergy research. She recorded 100 grams to help celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other events. Visit her website to hear some samples.
There are now more opportunities to talk back. Share your comments on our Facebook fan page!
Watch out for lotions and soaps! A lot of them contain nut and soy oils, so be sure to read the label.
~Giulia age 14, allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and shellfish
I had a minor reaction on Christmas Eve a few years ago, and was covered in hives. My family was nervous about anaphylaxis, but I had no symptoms at that point, so I treated the hives and monitored symptoms. I made an appointment with my allergist to discuss the reaction, who said the reaction could have progressed fully to anaphylaxis and that the next time something similar happens I should go to the ER. This taught me that no matter how inconvenient, it is always smarter to be safe - even on Christmas!
~Caitlin age 19
Have you ever had a reaction during the holidays? Talk Back and let us know.
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