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mRNA COVID-19 vaccine: Allergic reactions rare, typically mild and treatable, according to Stanford study

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Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and they should not deter people from becoming vaccinated, according to research from the Stanford University...

Peanut allergies: FDA approves Palforzia for children

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Palforzia [Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp] to mitigate allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis,...

Bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions

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Most people have probably been stung by a bee and while it can be painful, it’s especially dangerous for those at risk of suffering a life threatening allergic reaction.  Researchers have successfully...

EpiPen: 1st generic version receives FDA approval

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that...

Food allergies: An interview with Scott Riccio

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According to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), a food allergy is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition affecting up to 15 million Americans. One in every 13 children...

Can kids be too clean? An interview with ‘Let Them Eat Dirt’ coauthor, B. Brett Finlay, PhD

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The modern lifestyle of those in the developed world and  it’s emphasis on hyper-cleanliness, is taking a toll on children’s lifelong health–Kids not being exposed to good microbes, the...

House dust mite allergy drug, Odactra receives FDA approval

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Odactra, the first allergen extract to be administered under the tongue (sublingually) to treat house dust mite (HDM)-induced nasal inflammation (allergic...

Peanut allergy: Viaskin Peanut patch shows benefit in children

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A wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin shows promise for treating children and young adults with peanut allergy, with greater benefits for younger children, according...

Antibiotics: Exposure as an infant linked to increased risk of hay fever and eczema

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Research presented today at this year’s European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in London, UK shows that exposure to antibiotics early in life is related to increased risk of developing...

Nail biting, Thumb sucking: Not so ‘bad’?

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Children who are thumb-suckers or nail-biters are less likely to develop allergic sensitivities, new research has found. And, if they have both ‘bad habits’, they are even less likely to be allergic...