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  • Updated and new ASCIA HAE resources
    The ASCIA Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Position Paper and Management Plan have been updated and are now available on the ASCIA website: www.allergy.org.au/hp/papers/hereditary-angioedema The urgent updating of these documents is due to Takhzyro® (lanadelumab) being PBS...
  • Updated ASCIA Adrenaline Injector Prescribing Guidelines and FAQ
    ASCIA Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Injector Prescribing Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) have been updated, and are now available on the ASCIA website: Adrenaline Injectors FAQ Updated 12 January 2022 ASCIA Guidelines - Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Autoinjector...
  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people with allergies, including children
    From 10 January 2022 in Australia, and from 17 January 2022 in New Zealand, all children from five years of age are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. The approval of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in children aged from 5 to 16 years has been made following careful evaluation of...
  • Responding to an anaphylaxis emergency when there is limited access to an ambulance
    ASCIA is aware that there is limited access to ambulances in some regions, due to issues related to the latest COVID-19 outbreaks, and in rural or remote settings.  ASCIA's advice for people having anaphylaxis and their carers is as follows: Follow the ASCIA Action Plan for...
  • ASCIA's Plans for 2022
    As the end of another challenging year is approaching, we thank ASCIA members and supporters for your highly valued contributions throughout the past year. Despite the uncertainties during 2021, ASCIA has become an even stronger and more resilient organisation, with...
  • ASCIA Generic Action and First Aid Plans for Anaphylaxis now include QR codes
    With the widespread use of QR codes, and two brands of adrenaline (epinephrine) injector devices now available, a QR code has been added to the generic version of the red ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis and the generic version of the orange ASCIA First Aid Plan for...
  • ASCIA Food Allergy e-training
    ASCIA Food Allergy e-training for Health Professionals has been substantially updated and the new course is available from 30 November 2021. First developed in 2011, the latest version is for suitable for medical practitioners, nurses and dietitians. The following six...
  • New ASCIA Chronic Rhinosinusitis Position Paper
    Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide, with a significant health-economic impact.  CRS is generally subclassified into two dominant subgroups: CRS with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and RS sine (without) NP (CRSsNP). CRS with Nasal Polyps...
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