AAOA Food Allergy Awareness Week: May 11-17

Join the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) in recognizing Food Allergy Awareness Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis, promoting education, and encouraging safer practices for individuals and families managing food allergies. 

You are encouraged to participate in the AAOA Food Allergy Awareness Week from May 11-17 and spread awareness on your social media pages by incorporating the graphics below. Please include the following hashtag with your posts #AAOAFAA 

Let’s work together to foster understanding, improve safety, and support those affected!

Click Below To Download Social Media graphics

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Featured Article By William Reisacher, MD, FAAOA: The Secret Ingredients

Most people have heard about food allergies, or even know someone who had to run to the ER after eating a peanut or a shrimp. We have seen that food allergies on the rise, cost the healthcare industry billions of dollars, and have a major impact on the emotional well-being of people who have food allergies and those who love them. But many of us are less aware that allergic and inflammatory reactions can occur from the additives that are in our food as well… Read More

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Useful Food Allergy Resources

• Food Allergies: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-food-labeling-and-critical-foods/food-allergies
• Food Allergy Awareness Week 2025: https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/food-allergy-awareness-week
• Food Allergy Testing & Coding

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