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Food Allergy 101

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Food Allergy 101

Get the facts on what food allergies are—and what they aren't—plus how to recognize the symptoms and seek testing from a healthcare professional.

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What Is a Food Allergy?

Food allergy is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition affecting more than 33 million people living in the U.S. Learn about food allergies, what causes them and more.

Learn More Diagnosis and Testing

Suspected food allergies should always be evaluated, diagnosed and treated by a qualified medical professional. Do not diagnose a food allergy on your own. Self-diagnosis can lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions and inadequate nutrition, especially in children. 

Learn More Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis (pronounced a-nuh-fuh-LAK-suhs) is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can affect several areas of the body, including breathing and blood circulation. Patients and their families should know how to respond.

Learn More Epinephrine

Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Epinephrine is a safe and highly-effective medication that can reverse severe allergy symptoms.

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Food Allergy Action Plan Center

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan

Get to know this document, the cornerstone of personalized treatment for anyone with a food allergy.

Find An Allergist

The Find an Allergist search tool is specifically designed so food allergic individuals can locate an allergist in their community. FARE offers this tool in partnership with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)—the professional society for allergies or asthma.

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Join Patient Registry FARE Resources

Please complete the following form to download the resource. You will be opted into FARE communications and can manage your preferences in the footer of any FARE email.

Top 9 Allergen Free Thanksgiving Cookbook

Download these tasty allergy friendly Thanksgiving recipes for you and your family to make and enjoy! You will be opted into FARE communications and can manage your preferences in the footer of any FARE email.

Back to School Posters

Please complete the following form to download the poster. You will be opted into FARE communications and can manage your preferences in the footer of any FARE email.

FARE Food Allergy Guide

Please complete the following form to download the FARE Food Allergy Guide. You will be opted into FARE communications and can manage your preferences in the footer of any FARE email.

Newark Workshop Videos Access

Complete this form to view the recordings from the workshop. You will be opted into FARE communications and can manage your preferences in the footer of any FARE email.

Holiday Recipe Book

Download these tasty holiday recipes for you and your family to make and enjoy! You will be opted into FARE communications and can manage your preferences in the footer of any FARE email.

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