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Exploitation of allergy in “Peter Rabbit” movie.

IFAN welcomes Sony Pictures apology for their insensitive disregard for severe allergic reactions. A scene in the film depicts a human character named Tom McGregor with an allergy to blackberries. In a quest to gain access to his garden, rabbits pelt him with fruits and vegetables before using a slingshot to send a blackberry flying […]

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No evidence for food intolerance tests patients and pharmacists are advised.

IFAN welcomes the HPRA review of the types of food intolerance tests available in Ireland and their advice of Jan 29, 2018 to the public not to rely on them. The pharmacy regulator,the PSI,in response has advised superintendent pharmacists and pharmacy owners that offering food intolerance testing in pharmacies,to diagnose food intolerance,is not appropriate and […]

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Excluded because of allergy?

Ever excluded from school, sports or leisure activities because of food allergy? Ever get special treatment because of food allergy? IFAN are trying to advocate on behalf of all those affected by food allergy in Ireland. Our aim is to promote inclusion and a balanced factual understanding about different types of food allergy. We need […]

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Allergy & Eczema

We at IFAN were delighted to collaborate with the Irish Skin Foundation to produce a practical factual information leaflet for parents and patients addressing 20 common issues and correcting misinformation and myths about allergy and eczema.  We hope you’ll find it useful and encourage you to print it for patient and staff use. You can […]

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IgE interpretation: a framework is published

Graham Roberts is the chief author of this detailed review available to view in full online by citing doi: 10.1111/all.12939 or by clicking here.

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Collection & Use of Personal Information