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25.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what happens inside your body for you to develop allergies? This short animation provides a simple explanation about how we develop alle...rgies and also what happens inside our body to cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Visit the 250K website for more: https://teen.250k.org.au/

24.01.2022 Medical research into the immune system is vital to our health, as the COVID-19 pandemic has proven. AIFA is committed to supporting researchers working on the complexities of the immune system. Their work is fundamental to finding new treatments. You can help.... 100% of your donation will directly fund research projects and all donations over $2 is tax deductible. www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate

19.01.2022 Primary Immunodeficiencies (PIDs) are relatively rare and complex diseases, and there is an urgent need to measure the prevalence, diagnosis and outcomes of patients with PID using genomic testing alongside conventional diagnostics to enable the delivery of appropriate care. Support for PID Research and Collaboration in the upcoming ASCIA Immunodeficiency Strategy https://www.nationalimmunodeficiencystrategy.org.au/goals

19.01.2022 We are proud to announce that another AIFA grant recipient has gone on to receive National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recognition and funding. Dr Sidonia Eckle, who works at The Doherty Institute, was awarded an AIFA grant in 2019 for her work on MAIT cells in patients with food allergies. AIFA grants enable researchers to progress a new project in allergy and immunology research, and are a valuable step in future applications for larger grants. www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate https://www.allergyimmunology.org.au//another-aifa-grant-r

17.01.2022 ASCIA resources to guide decisions about school attendance for children with primary immunodeficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic.

16.01.2022 Updated ASCIA Guidelines for the Acute Management of Anaphylaxis were released last week www.allergy.org.au//acute-management-of-anaphylaxis-guidel to coincide with world Allergy Week (28 June to 4 July 2020). The updates include more information about the importance of not standing or walking if someone has anaphylaxis, changes to recommendations for overnight observation in hospital and anaphylaxis management in pregnancy and infants. To view all new and updated ASCIA anaphylaxis resources and courses go to www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis

15.01.2022 Today is World Atopic Eczema Day - a day dedicated to improving awareness and understanding of eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis). But what exactly is ecz...ema and how can we look after it? We have put created a new animation to help explain eczema and proper management. Watch below! For more information about eczema visit our website: https://ya.250k.org.au/eczema/

13.01.2022 ASCIA has published information about COVID-19 for people with immunodeficiency, and general information now available at www.allergy.org.au//info-/ascia-information-about-covid-19 As always it is important to practice good hand hygiene like Henry the Hand www.henrythehand.com

13.01.2022 Immunologists and scientists have been facing a heavy workload due to COVID-19 so we have extended the deadline for Expressions of Interest for an AIFA grant to 28 August 2020. $110,000 will be awarded for research into immune disease by the end of the year. Medical research into the immune system is more important than ever. We believe that the annual AIFA grants play a vital role, by providing seed funding, encouraging emerging researchers and promoting more immunological r...esearch in Australia and New Zealand. As the end of the financial year approaches, we welcome donations for the 2021 AIFA grants, which should proceed with the usual timeline. https://www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate Thank you to our hardworking immunologists and scientists!

09.01.2022 The Australian Government recognises the importance of medical research into allergies, as highlighted in the report from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Allergies and Anaphylaxis, tabled in Parliament on 15 June 2020. www.allergy.org.au//inquiry-into-allergies-and-anaphylaxis This is consistent with the aim of the Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA), which has supported research into allergy and immune system disorders since 2014. https://www.allergyimmu...nology.org.au/projects We now welcome donations for the 2021 AIFA grants. By supporting AIFA before 30 June 2020, 100% of your donation will directly fund research projects and will be tax deductible in the 2019-2020 financial year. Donate here www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate AIFA is an initiative of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), which was recognised in the parliamentary report as having a pivotal and leading role in improving the care of people with allergies in Australia.

07.01.2022 There is still time to donate by 30 June, the end of the tax year, to help the one in four people in Australia and New Zealand living with immune diseases. https://www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate We have helped Australian researchers like Dr Jason Trubiano develop a register for high risk drug allergy.... https://www.allergyimmunology.org.au//severe-drug-allergy- We appreciate every dollar you have donated this tax year. You have helped AIFA create a lasting legacy for future generations.

05.01.2022 When you have eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), the skin doesn’t hold moisture very well and dries out quickly. Because of this, it’s important to moist...urise daily to keep the skin hydrated. This also stops substances in our environment, like pollen, getting on to the skin, and causing flare ups. It’s really important to manage eczema by following advice from your doctor or nurse practitioner. This helps prevent flare-ups and infections. Watch our short animation about managing eczema and visit the 250K website for more information! https://teen.250k.org.au/eczema/

04.01.2022 Today, the Minister for Health, the Honourable Greg Hunt MP, launched the National Allergy Strategy’s All about Allergens for Hospitals online training course...s. The All about Allergens for Hospitals training has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health is available free of charge, along with other National Allergy Strategy food service training courses, from the Food Allergy Training website. Read more: https://foodallergytraining.org.au/

01.01.2022 Insect venom allergy are you prepared? With summer fast approaching in Australia and New Zealand, it is important that people with allergy to stinging insects... (bees, wasps or Jack Jumper ants) are prepared. Insect venom allergies are a common cause of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), that can be life threatening. Symptoms of anaphylaxis to venom include an all over rash, swelling of tongue or throat, trouble breathing, stomach (abdominal) pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and a drop in blood pressure (shock). People at risk of anaphylaxis to venom are usually advised to seek urgent medical help if stung or bitten and to have their adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjector/s (e.g. EpiPen) readily available to treat anaphylaxis. They should also be referred to a clinical immunology/allergy specialist for further tests, treatment and advice. For more information go to https://www.allergy.org.au//insect-venom-allergy-are-you-p #allergy #immunology #ASCIA #adrenaline #epinephrine #anaphylaxis #venom #venomallergy #bee #beeallergy #Australia #NewZealand #summer #australiansummer #wasp #waspallergy #tick #tickallergy #JackJumperant

01.01.2022 Our 2020 grant round is open. We are delighted to announce that $110,000 will be awarded to research on immune system disorders in September this year. Researchers can apply here https://www.allergyimmunology.org.au/grants Thank you to our supporters and donors. Help us reach our target of giving $500,000 in grants by 2023 here https://www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate