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25.01.2022 Are you spending more time bushwalking? If so, you might want to arm yourself with some knowledge about tick bites, and what to do if you get one. Most importantly, if you or someone you know gets a tick, the first thing to do is freeze the tick, using a product that rapidly freezes and kills the tick, and allow it to drop off. For more information go to https://www.allergy.org.au/ticks #ASCIA #allergy #tick #tickbite #tick

22.01.2022 New downloadable resources from our food allergy prevention project, Nip Allergies in the Bub. These free resources have been developed to support parents with ...the continued feeding of the common food allergens once introduced. You’ll find food ideas and a new recipe booklet containing a range of recipes for babies of different ages and stages of eating development. Use the recipe ideas to help incorporate the common food allergens into first foods through to toddler and family meals.

22.01.2022 The ASCIA Immunodeficiency Strategy is being developed at a national level for both Australia and New Zealand in consultation with stakeholders including patient organisations Immune Deficiency Foundation of Australia (IDFA) AusPIPS Inc. HAE Australasia Awareness and support and IDFNZ Kids Foundation www.nationalimmunodeficiencystrategy.org.au

17.01.2022 Today is International Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Diseases Awareness Day. Look out for landmarks and venues across Australia that are lighting up to raise awareness of Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Diseases. For more Information go to https://mastocytosis.org.au/ A mastocytosis patient survey has been developed in collaboration with The Australasian Mastocytosis Society (TAMS), to be completed by Australians who are diagnosed with mastocytosis or mast cell activation syndrome. T...he aim is to collect demographic information and patients’ experiences living with these conditions. The survey is estimated to take 30 minutes to complete and is open until 31 October 2020. To complete the survey go to https://mastocytosis.org.au/tams-research-survey/ #mastocytosis #ASCIA #immunology #allergy #health

15.01.2022 Great news. ASCIA is proud to support the Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia. Five years ago AIFA awarded its first grants. It was a modest beginning but the mission is big: to help fund new ideas, new collaborations, new ways to diagnose and treat people living with #allergy and #immunedisease.

15.01.2022 Do you have hay fever? With the changing of seasons from winter to spring, children and adults with hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or asthma due to pollen allergy should be using proven allergy and asthma treatments regularly and correctly. In 2020 this is more important than ever to avoid hay fever or asthma symptoms being mistaken for symptoms due to respiratory infections, including COVID-19.... https://bit.ly/34b1Kz1

14.01.2022 Today is World Atopic Eczema Day which is dedicated to improving awareness and understanding of eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis). Eczema can impact significantly on the quality of life for both the person with eczema and their carer. The National Allergy Strategy recently developed new information about managing eczema for our 250K youth project. To support this information, a new video animation has been created, firstly for our 250K young adult website, and a teen ...version will be available soon. The National Allergy Strategy has also developed information sheets to help people with eczema understand how to use bleach baths and wet dressings. Visit the National Allergy Strategy website to see our new eczema animation and eczema resources: https://nationalallergystrategy.org.au/resources/eczema

10.01.2022 ASCIA's first hybrid event WA Immunology Day and Clinical Grand Rounds (CGR) meeting held today. Good to see ASCIA members gathering in person and online again, with trainee immunologists from around Australia presenting abstracts. Thank you to our supporters, Speakers and Chairs.

10.01.2022 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/

10.01.2022 Do you or a family member have hay fever (allergic rhinitis) symptoms? Now more than ever it is important to treat symptoms that may be confused as cold or flu. Go to https://www.allergy.org.au//fa/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis to find out more about hay fever and what you can do to manage it. To know the pollen levels in your local area visit https://www.pollenforecast.com.au/ #ASCIA #allergy #hayfever #allergicrhinitis #coldandflu #pollen #pollencount #pollenforecast

09.01.2022 Over the last few months, the 250K Youth Project team have been busy developing new content about eczema management for the 250K websites. The sites now house i...nformation about everyday eczema management, as well as helpful tips about managing eczema flare-ups. The team has also developed a downloadable infographic which guides teens through the process of wet dressings and bleach baths for eczema management. To read more visit: https://teen.250k.org.au/eczema/

09.01.2022 ASCIA COVID-19 Updates. Since early March 2020 ASCIA has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic through a range of resources. www.allergy.org.au/members/covid-19 The latest additions are: COVID-19 and Allergy New 22 July 2020 COVID-19 and Face Masks New 22 July 2020

07.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 The report on the Parliamentary Inquiry into Allergies and Anaphylaxis Walking the allergy tightrope - Addressing the rise of allergies and anaphylaxis in Australia was tabled on Monday 15 June 2020 in the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. ASCIA welcomes the recommendations in the report and takes this opportunity to thank the Inquiry Chair, Trent Zimmerman MP, Deputy Chair, Dr Mike Freelander MP, panel members including Dr Katie Allen MP, and the committee Secre...tariat for the Inquiry and this comprehensive report. We also thank the Health Minister, Hon Greg Hunt MP for the continued recognition, acknowledgement and support of issues regarding allergies and anaphylaxis by the Australian government. ASCIA will be responding to the Australian government regarding specific issues, including the recommendations that relate to ASCIA education and training e-resources. To read more go to www.allergy.org.au//inquiry-into-allergies-and-anaphylaxis See more

05.01.2022 The Murdoch Children's Research Institute is currently conducting a randomised controlled trial (PrEggNuts) looking at whether a maternal diet rich in eggs and peanuts can reduce food allergies. Do you or someone you know meet the criteria? #allergy #nuts #pregnancy #pregnancyandallergy #trial #allergytrial

04.01.2022 The National Allergy Strategy All about Allergens for Hospitals online training https://foodallergytraining.org.au/ was successfully launched (via a Zoom meeting) last Thursday 24 September 2020. The Hon Greg Hunt MP (Minister for Health) and Professor Katie Allen MP both spoke at the launch. During the launch, Minister Hunt stated that he was committed to write to the:... CEOs of all public and private hospitals in Australia to inform them about the training. Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) to recommend that the training be considered as a mandatory part of hospital accreditation. ASCIA is proud to be a partner of the National Allergy Strategy with Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia working in collaboration with other stakeholders. https://bit.ly/33k9Lkq

03.01.2022 The National Allergy Strategy has created an animation about eczema and how to manage it. Go and have a look. https://teen.250k.org.au/eczema/ #eczema #allergy #ASCIA #nationalallergystrategy

03.01.2022 With the Easter long weekend approaching you might be planning to spend more time outside (in your backyard, or on your balcony), so remember to treat your hay fever (allergic rhinitis). ASCIA has an updated treatment plan at https://www.allergy.org.au//allergic-rhinitis-treatment-pl

01.01.2022 Public health measures implemented by Australian and New Zealand governments have been successful in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Now plans are being made in most regions to re-open schools for face to face learning. In response to this the document ASCIA COVID-19, Immunodeficiency and School Attendance has been developed for parents and carers, to guide decisions about school attendance for children with primary immunodeficiency (PID) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to https://www.allergy.org.au//covid-19-immunodeficiency-and- Other ASCIA COVID-19 information has also been updated, to reflect the easing of some restrictions in mid May 2020. #COVID19 #ASCIA #PID #teachers #students #education #learning #health

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 a...nd 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