Resources
AllerGen - Allergen strives to mobilize Canadian science to reduce the illness, mortality and socio-economic costs of allergic disease. Information regarding research initiatives.
Allergic Living Magazine - Canadian magazine devoted to allergies, asthma and gluten-free.
Allergic Living Magazine's online forum - Search topics or post questions.
Allergy & Asthma Information Association (AAIA) - A Canadian charity dealing with allergy, asthma and anaphylaxis.
Allergy Safe Communities - Contains a multitude of resources including sample school plans, letter templates, and emergency plans.
Food Allergy Canada (formerly Anaphylaxis Canada) - Their mission is to inform, support, educate and advocate for the needs of individuals and families living with anaphylaxis and to support and participate in research.
Food Allergy Canada's Newly Diagnosed Support Centre - Contains a wealth of information pertinent to people with a newly diagnosed food allergy.
Food Allergy Canada's Site for Teens-Why Risk It? - Content is appropriate for teenagers with allergies.
Canadian School Boards Association – Anaphylaxis: A Handbook for School Boards - A very detailed handbook for managing anaphylaxis in schools, but published in 2001 so some information may be dated.
Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI) - The mission of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology is the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, clinical immunology, and asthma for optimal patient care. The Society is also dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with allergies through research, advocacy, and continuing professional development and public education
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) - A US based food allergy organization.
Health Link BC-Information about allergies and food introduction in babies
Health Link BC Dial a Dietician Service - Dietician services available through health link BC (8-1-1). Call and ask to speak to the allergy dietician to get help and support regarding your child’s diet and allergies.
The Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF) - A Canadian charity committed to funding research and educating health care professionals.
Food Safety and Labelling:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Food Recalls & Allergy Alerts
Health Canada - Food Labelling - Learn about Canadian labelling laws
Health Canada – Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
Allergen Specific Websites:
Canadian Celiac Association, Vancouver Chapter
www.dairyfreeglutenfreekitchen.com
American Latex allergy Association
Go Dairy Free
Peanut Allergy online
Peanut Aware – Live Safe!
Allergic Living Magazine - Canadian magazine devoted to allergies, asthma and gluten-free.
Allergic Living Magazine's online forum - Search topics or post questions.
Allergy & Asthma Information Association (AAIA) - A Canadian charity dealing with allergy, asthma and anaphylaxis.
Allergy Safe Communities - Contains a multitude of resources including sample school plans, letter templates, and emergency plans.
Food Allergy Canada (formerly Anaphylaxis Canada) - Their mission is to inform, support, educate and advocate for the needs of individuals and families living with anaphylaxis and to support and participate in research.
Food Allergy Canada's Newly Diagnosed Support Centre - Contains a wealth of information pertinent to people with a newly diagnosed food allergy.
Food Allergy Canada's Site for Teens-Why Risk It? - Content is appropriate for teenagers with allergies.
Canadian School Boards Association – Anaphylaxis: A Handbook for School Boards - A very detailed handbook for managing anaphylaxis in schools, but published in 2001 so some information may be dated.
Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI) - The mission of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology is the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, clinical immunology, and asthma for optimal patient care. The Society is also dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with allergies through research, advocacy, and continuing professional development and public education
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) - A US based food allergy organization.
Health Link BC-Information about allergies and food introduction in babies
Health Link BC Dial a Dietician Service - Dietician services available through health link BC (8-1-1). Call and ask to speak to the allergy dietician to get help and support regarding your child’s diet and allergies.
The Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF) - A Canadian charity committed to funding research and educating health care professionals.
Food Safety and Labelling:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Food Recalls & Allergy Alerts
Health Canada - Food Labelling - Learn about Canadian labelling laws
Health Canada – Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
Allergen Specific Websites:
Canadian Celiac Association, Vancouver Chapter
www.dairyfreeglutenfreekitchen.com
American Latex allergy Association
Go Dairy Free
Peanut Allergy online
Peanut Aware – Live Safe!
