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Position Paper - Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy

ASCIA HP OIT Food Allergy 2024182.96 KB This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review,...

ASCIA Guidelines - Vaccination of the egg-allergic individual

Summary Egg allergic individuals may be safely vaccinated with the measles mumps rubella (MMR), the measles mumps rubella varicella (MMR-V) vaccine (which contains no egg protein) and the influenza vaccine (which may contain minute traces of egg...

Food Allergy FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not...

Penicillin Allergy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not influenced by commercial...

Infant Feeding and Allergy Prevention Clinical Update

Background ASCIA Guidelines for infant feeding and allergy prevention were developed in 2016 to outline practices that may help reduce the risk of infants developing allergies, particularly early onset allergic diseases such as eczema and food...

Position Paper - Oral Food Allergen Challenges

ASCIA HP Food Allergen Challenges 2022163.8 KB Oral food allergen challenges are standardised procedures where incremental amounts of a particular food are fed to a patient, usually over a period of two to three hours. This does not involve testing the...

Dietitians

This webpage includes links to: Meetings for Dietitians | Resources for Dietitians | ASCIA Dietitians Committee Meetings for Dietitians ASCIA Food Allergy and Adverse Food Reactions Course for Dietitians The next ASCIA Food Allergy and Adverse Food...

Food Allergy

Food allergy is most commonly triggered by egg, cow's milk (dairy), peanut, tree nuts, sesame, soy, wheat, fish and other seafood, although almost any food can cause an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions to foods range from mild to severe...

Food Allergy Testing

Frequently Asked Questions This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not...

ASCIA Position Statement - Jack Jumper Ant Venom Immunotherapy

ASCIA Position Statement Jack Jumper Ant VIT 2013370.96 KB Summary points 1. Insect venom immunotherapy (VIT) is the injection, under the skin, of gradually increasing doses of insect venom. VIT starts with a very tiny dose that is gradually increased....

New allergy guidelines for schools and children's education/care

Best practice guidelines for prevention of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in schools and children's education/care (CEC) services were launched on Thursday 7 October 2021. The Guidelines were developed by the National Allergy Strategy (NAS), a...

Allergy Testing

Frequently Asked Questions This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not...

Jack Jumper Ant Allergy

Allergic reactions to stinging ants are an important cause of anaphylaxis in Australia and the southern United States of America, and in some areas of the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East. Allergic reactions to the Jack Jumper ant (JJA; Myrmecia...

How to Introduce Solid Foods to Babies for Allergy Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not...

ASCIA Dietary Guide - Cow’s Milk Protein (Dairy) Allergy

This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not influenced by commercial...

What is Causing Your Allergy?

Frequently Asked Questions This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not...