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In one study, 25% of #anaphylactic reactions at #school involved individuals whose #allergy was unknown at the time of the reaction.
All 50 states have laws allowing #stockepinephrine . Only 11 states mandate schools to stock #epinephrine , and the remainder states allow the option to stock this if they choose. There is a federal law that encourages states to pass laws allowing stock epinephrine.
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#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylaxis #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #Allergies #AllergyLife #EpiFirstEpiFast
All 50 states have laws allowing #stockepinephrine . Only 11 states mandate schools to stock #epinephrine , and the remainder states allow the option to stock this if they choose. There is a federal law that encourages states to pass laws allowing stock epinephrine.
Visit #FAACT to learn more:
https://buff.ly/2QaMM2A
#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylaxis #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #Allergies #AllergyLife #EpiFirstEpiFast
#Sponsored by: DBV Technologies
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast : The #Parent Perspective - Teaching Skills for #College
We’re exploring how one parent taught her college #student #foodallergy life skills, including what she wished she had taught her student before heading to #campus . Gayle Rigione, CEO and Co-Founder of the Allergy Force Food Allergy App, candidly shares her experience with her #family and why her app, Allergy Force, is “peace of mind in your pocket".
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 183 at:
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#FoodAllergies #Allergy #Anaphylaxis #Awareness #Advocacy #Education #Caregiver #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyFamily #CollegeLife #CollegeWithFoodAllergies #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast : The #Parent Perspective - Teaching Skills for #College
We’re exploring how one parent taught her college #student #foodallergy life skills, including what she wished she had taught her student before heading to #campus . Gayle Rigione, CEO and Co-Founder of the Allergy Force Food Allergy App, candidly shares her experience with her #family and why her app, Allergy Force, is “peace of mind in your pocket".
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 183 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#FoodAllergies #Allergy #Anaphylaxis #Awareness #Advocacy #Education #Caregiver #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyFamily #CollegeLife #CollegeWithFoodAllergies #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Individuals at risk should carry two #epinephrine auto-injectable devices with them at all times AND an #Allergy and #Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan signed by a board-certified #allergist .
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#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFriendlyCommunity #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #FinFishAllergy #ShellfishAllergy #EpiFirstEpiFast
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#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFriendlyCommunity #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #FinFishAllergy #ShellfishAllergy #EpiFirstEpiFast
#Sponsored by: Kaléo Pharma
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast : #Parent Perspective on #FoodAllergy Transitions
#HighSchool and #college are new frontiers of food allergy self-management and independence for #students . But how does a #caregiver guide their child to independence in safe and impactful ways? We’re sitting down with Charity Luiskutty, PA-C, an active parent of high school and college-aged children, who shares her experience and best #tips !
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 181 at:
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#FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis #Allergy #Advocacy #Awareness #SelfAdvocacy #SelfManagement #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #School #CollegeLife #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyTips #SchoolTips #CollegeTips #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast : #Parent Perspective on #FoodAllergy Transitions
#HighSchool and #college are new frontiers of food allergy self-management and independence for #students . But how does a #caregiver guide their child to independence in safe and impactful ways? We’re sitting down with Charity Luiskutty, PA-C, an active parent of high school and college-aged children, who shares her experience and best #tips !
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 181 at:
https://buff.ly/45XYeoC
#FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis #Allergy #Advocacy #Awareness #SelfAdvocacy #SelfManagement #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #School #CollegeLife #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyTips #SchoolTips #CollegeTips #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
#Sponsored by: ARS Pharma
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on Managing #FoodAllergies and #MentalHealth from the Adult Perspective!
Turning our attention to adults with food allergies, we explore the intersection of food allergies, adulthood, and how mental health impacts our #foodallergy lives. We sit down with FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health, Emery Brown, MA, Ed.S., NCSP, who has managed multiple food allergies her entire life.
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 180 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#Allergy #Anaphylaxis #MentalHealthMatters #AdultsWithFoodAllergies #Awareness #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #Advocacy #Education #FoodAllergyLife #Podcast #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on Managing #FoodAllergies and #MentalHealth from the Adult Perspective!
Turning our attention to adults with food allergies, we explore the intersection of food allergies, adulthood, and how mental health impacts our #foodallergy lives. We sit down with FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health, Emery Brown, MA, Ed.S., NCSP, who has managed multiple food allergies her entire life.
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 180 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#Allergy #Anaphylaxis #MentalHealthMatters #AdultsWithFoodAllergies #Awareness #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #Advocacy #Education #FoodAllergyLife #Podcast #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
It is important to be deliberate and not hesitate when you have to use #epinephrine .
The device is potentially life-saving. A call to 9-1-1 and a trip to the emergency room
should always follow epinephrine administration.
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#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFriendlyCommunity #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylaxis #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #FinFishAllergy #ShellfishAllergy
The device is potentially life-saving. A call to 9-1-1 and a trip to the emergency room
should always follow epinephrine administration.
Visit #FAACT to learn more:
https://buff.ly/2NlhKGX
#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFriendlyCommunity #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylaxis #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #FinFishAllergy #ShellfishAllergy
#Sponsored by: @NationalPeanutBoard
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on #School #Accommodations and Tackling Challenges
Sometimes, the best-laid plans go wrong at school, or you have trouble establishing accommodations. We're exploring how to strategize solutions when #foodallergy accommodations aren't what you had envisioned with FAACT's General Counsel and Vice President of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, JD, who shares her best #tips and ideas for finding answers.
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 179 at:
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#FoodAllergies #Allergy #Anaphylaxis #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #CivilRights #Advocacy #Awareness #Education #FoodAllergyLife #Students #Parents #Caregivers #Nurse #SchoolNurse #Teacher #504Plans #College #KnowYourRights #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on #School #Accommodations and Tackling Challenges
Sometimes, the best-laid plans go wrong at school, or you have trouble establishing accommodations. We're exploring how to strategize solutions when #foodallergy accommodations aren't what you had envisioned with FAACT's General Counsel and Vice President of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, JD, who shares her best #tips and ideas for finding answers.
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 179 at:
https://buff.ly/45BGcbx
#FoodAllergies #Allergy #Anaphylaxis #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #CivilRights #Advocacy #Awareness #Education #FoodAllergyLife #Students #Parents #Caregivers #Nurse #SchoolNurse #Teacher #504Plans #College #KnowYourRights #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
FAACT’s FIST to THIGH “SIGN”
What would you do if you needed #epinephrine ...but you couldn’t be heard? Do you have a “SIGN”? There might be a time when you are too far away for someone to hear you clearly or #anaphylaxis is making it difficult to speak.
Here is a “SIGN” you can use... - Move in motion - FIST to THIGH - Wait a second - Repeat again - FIST to THIGH
Share this “SIGN” with others so they can quickly respond in an emergency. And, please share this video to help #FAACT spread the word about this potentially life-saving “SIGN”!
After epinephrine has been administered, have the person lay down with his or her legs raised, if possible, to help restore blood flow to vital organs (heart, lungs, brain).
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#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #Allergies #AllergyLife #Epinephrine #EpiFirstEpiFast #FistToThigh #FistToThighSign
What would you do if you needed #epinephrine ...but you couldn’t be heard? Do you have a “SIGN”? There might be a time when you are too far away for someone to hear you clearly or #anaphylaxis is making it difficult to speak.
Here is a “SIGN” you can use... - Move in motion - FIST to THIGH - Wait a second - Repeat again - FIST to THIGH
Share this “SIGN” with others so they can quickly respond in an emergency. And, please share this video to help #FAACT spread the word about this potentially life-saving “SIGN”!
After epinephrine has been administered, have the person lay down with his or her legs raised, if possible, to help restore blood flow to vital organs (heart, lungs, brain).
Visit FAACT to learn more:
https://buff.ly/2QaMM2A
#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #Allergies #AllergyLife #Epinephrine #EpiFirstEpiFast #FistToThigh #FistToThighSign
#Sponsored by: DBV Technologies
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on Part 1 of our #College 'How To' Conversations
Learn how to start and feel confident about meaningful college conversations in this two-part series. Today we're focusing on 'How To' Conversations about roommates, RA's, dining services, and professors with FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health, Emery Brown, a nationally certified School Psychologist with a MA in School Psychology. Part 2 will be released on August 20.
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 177 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#FoodAllergy #FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis #Allergy #CollegeLife #CollegeDorm #DormLife #CollegeLiving #ResidentAssistant #Roommates #Dining #DiningServices #DiningOut #FoodAllergyLife #Student #School #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on Part 1 of our #College 'How To' Conversations
Learn how to start and feel confident about meaningful college conversations in this two-part series. Today we're focusing on 'How To' Conversations about roommates, RA's, dining services, and professors with FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health, Emery Brown, a nationally certified School Psychologist with a MA in School Psychology. Part 2 will be released on August 20.
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 177 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#FoodAllergy #FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis #Allergy #CollegeLife #CollegeDorm #DormLife #CollegeLiving #ResidentAssistant #Roommates #Dining #DiningServices #DiningOut #FoodAllergyLife #Student #School #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Sometimes a second round (or “phase”) of allergic reactions can occur after the initial anaphylactic reaction. This is called “biphasic anaphylaxis”. A second reaction may happen as early as an hour after the first reaction or as long as 72 hours later and can be less severe, as severe, or even
more severe than the initial reaction.
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#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFriendlyCommunity #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylaxis #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #Allergies #AllergyLife #Epinephrine #EpiFirstEpiFast
more severe than the initial reaction.
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#AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFriendlyCommunity #FoodAllergyEducation #FoodAllergyAdvocate #FoodAllergyLiving #FoodAllergySupport #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylaxis #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #Allergies #AllergyLife #Epinephrine #EpiFirstEpiFast
#Sponsored by: @NationalPeanutBoard
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on Working with Your #SchoolNurse to Update #Accommodations for the #School Year
Discover the inside tips for working directly with your school nurse as you establish or maintain #foodallergy accommodations for your child. We are joined today by Nationally certified school nurse, Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, whose commentary has been featured on CNN and the New York Times, discussing best practices and tips for families!
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 176 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #Advocacy #Education #Nurse #Students #504Plans #FoodAllergyLife #AccommodationsInSchool #FoodAllergyAccommodations #BackToSchool #Allergy #AllergyActionPlan #AllergyEmergencyPlan #AnaphylaxisEmergencyPlan #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on Working with Your #SchoolNurse to Update #Accommodations for the #School Year
Discover the inside tips for working directly with your school nurse as you establish or maintain #foodallergy accommodations for your child. We are joined today by Nationally certified school nurse, Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, whose commentary has been featured on CNN and the New York Times, discussing best practices and tips for families!
Listen to #FAACT 's Ep. 176 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #Advocacy #Education #Nurse #Students #504Plans #FoodAllergyLife #AccommodationsInSchool #FoodAllergyAccommodations #BackToSchool #Allergy #AllergyActionPlan #AllergyEmergencyPlan #AnaphylaxisEmergencyPlan #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
#Anaphylaxis is a serious #allergic reaction that comes on quickly and has the potential to become life-threatening. Anaphylaxis requires immediate #medicaltreatment , including an injection of #epinephrine and a visit to the #emergencyroom .
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#FAACT #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #FinFishAllergy #ER #EpiFirstEpiFast #FoodAllergiesAreReal #FoodAllergiesAreNoJoke #AlwaysCarryTwo #FistToThigh #FistToThighSign
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#FAACT #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #ShareTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #LearnTheFAACTs #FoodAllergies #AllergyFriendly #Anaphylactic #PeanutAllergy #TreeNutAllergy #WheatAllergy #SoyAllergy #SesameAllergy #MilkAllergy #EggAllergy #FinFishAllergy #ER #EpiFirstEpiFast #FoodAllergiesAreReal #FoodAllergiesAreNoJoke #AlwaysCarryTwo #FistToThigh #FistToThighSign
#Sponsored by: ARS Pharma
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on College with #FoodAllergies - The Commuter #Student
Although #commuter #students do not live on #campus , they need #foodallergy #accommodations as they will eat on campus, attend classes, join activities and clubs, and enjoy typical college life - including how to deal with #emergencies . We'll review FAACT's Commuter Student #checklists and more.
Listen to #FAACT 's #Ep . 175 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#Anaphylaxis #School #Advocacy #Awareness #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyLife #CollegeLife #CollegeWithFoodAllergies #CollegePodcast #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on College with #FoodAllergies - The Commuter #Student
Although #commuter #students do not live on #campus , they need #foodallergy #accommodations as they will eat on campus, attend classes, join activities and clubs, and enjoy typical college life - including how to deal with #emergencies . We'll review FAACT's Commuter Student #checklists and more.
Listen to #FAACT 's #Ep . 175 at:
https://buff.ly/3aRhgSp
#Anaphylaxis #School #Advocacy #Awareness #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyLife #CollegeLife #CollegeWithFoodAllergies #CollegePodcast #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
Register for #FAACT ’s #Teen Retreat - #EarlyBird Discount Ends July 31!
FAACT’s Teen Retreat will be held Friday, September 15, through Sunday, September 17, 2023, at The Hyatt Lodge & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.
FAACT’s eighth annual Teen Retreat, designed specifically for youth and young adults ages 11-22, is all about #tweens , #teens , and #college #students , their #siblings , and their parents/caregivers. Teens will learn about managing their #foodallergies and, more importantly, spend time with #peers who have food allergies, #asthma , #EGID ’s, #FPIES , #Celiac (and siblings who do not). Siblings are also affected when a family member has food allergies, and our #TeenRetreat provides a safe place for them to discuss their concerns with a group who understands and can share their own experiences, advice, and solutions.
We are excited to announce that Curtis Zimmerman will be joining us again as our keynote speaker! Curtis is always a huge hit with teens and #families . As a person managing celiac disease, Zimmerman relates to the challenges faced by food-allergic groups. It is going to be an inspirational, empowering weekend for all.
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#FoodAllergy #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFamily #FoodAllergyTeens #MiddleSchool #JuniorHigh #HighSchool #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs
FAACT’s Teen Retreat will be held Friday, September 15, through Sunday, September 17, 2023, at The Hyatt Lodge & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.
FAACT’s eighth annual Teen Retreat, designed specifically for youth and young adults ages 11-22, is all about #tweens , #teens , and #college #students , their #siblings , and their parents/caregivers. Teens will learn about managing their #foodallergies and, more importantly, spend time with #peers who have food allergies, #asthma , #EGID ’s, #FPIES , #Celiac (and siblings who do not). Siblings are also affected when a family member has food allergies, and our #TeenRetreat provides a safe place for them to discuss their concerns with a group who understands and can share their own experiences, advice, and solutions.
We are excited to announce that Curtis Zimmerman will be joining us again as our keynote speaker! Curtis is always a huge hit with teens and #families . As a person managing celiac disease, Zimmerman relates to the challenges faced by food-allergic groups. It is going to be an inspirational, empowering weekend for all.
https://buff.ly/3fxaQOM
#FoodAllergy #FoodAllergyLife #FoodAllergyFamily #FoodAllergyTeens #MiddleSchool #JuniorHigh #HighSchool #LearnTheFAACTs #KnowTheFAACTs #ShareTheFAACTs