Let the Internet be a resource for you to learn about anaphylaxis. You can find many useful Web sites that discuss topics such as managing allergies at school, food allergies, and finding a doctor, as well as general information relevant to all people with allergies.

Allergies at School

Managing allergies and asthma at school: tips for school teachers and staff
University of Iowa Health Care
Available at: www.vh.org

Access the Virtual Children's Hospital^® section. This Web site is externally peer-reviewed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. It was created in May 1995, and the last revision date was on May 26, 2004.

Advocacy for proactive management of allergies and asthma in school settings
National Association of School Nurses
Available at: www.nasn.org

The position statements on students with special health needs and individual health plans are especially helpful to parents of children with severe allergies. These positions advocate empowering school nurses to respond appropriately to anaphylaxis, as well as to other health crises.

Allergies and school
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Available at: www.foodallergy.org

FAAN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to raise public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.” Its frequently updated Web site includes information about common food allergens, anaphylaxis, advocacy efforts, resources for school, recipes, and “Special Allergy Alerts."

Resources for parents and teachers on keeping kids with allergies and asthma safe at school
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org/schoolhouse

Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma and allergies is a positive experience! Inside the School House, parents, teachers, and school administrators find helpful tips for managing allergies and asthma in the classroom, in the lunchroom, and on the playground.

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Initiative
Available at: www.foodallergyinitiative.org

The Food Allergy Initiative is a national nonprofit organization that supports research to find a cure, and clinical activities to identify and treat those at risk of food allergies and anaphylaxis. Visit the Food Allergy Initiative Web site to learn about food allergies, the latest research, and how to advocate for improved ingredient labels and safer environments for children.

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Available at: www.foodallergy.org

Supported by an educational grant from Kraft Foods, this Web site contains information about food allergy, food allergy research, FAAN activities, updates, daily tips, product alerts, and ordering information. The Web site's mission is "…to increase public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis…, to provide education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies."

International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)
Available at: www.ific.org

This site contains numerous documents regarding food safety and food allergy, all accessible through a searchable database.

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Available at: vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html

An overview, recent news, program areas, and national food safety programs are available from the home page. There are alerts on mislabeling, and some practical advice on preventing children from being accidentally exposed to foods to which they are allergic.

Peanut Allergy.com
Owned and managed by people with peanut allergies, Chris and Patti Papkee.
Available at: www.peanutallergy.com

This Web site is a patient resource. It contains links to peanut-free businesses, chat rooms on issues of concern, products, school discussion boards, books, a newsletter, and information on how site visitors can help. The site includes a questionnaire for educational purposes, as well as a call for study volunteers. It also provides a link to EpiPen^® auto-injector instructions for use.

Tips for managing food allergies
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org/farmersmarket

Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma and allergies is a positive experience! At the Breatherville Farmer's Market, you'll learn what causes food allergies and how to manage them.

Latex Allergy

American Latex Allergy Association (A.L.E.R.T.)
Available at: www.latexallergyresources.org

A.L.E.R.T. (which actually stands for Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team) designed this Web site to help connect latex allergy patients with educational materials, support groups, publications, and product information. The mission of this national nonprofit organization is to assist in the understanding and management of natural rubber latex allergy.

Finding a Doctor

Physician Referral Directory
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Available at: www.aaaai.org

In addition to its online Physician Referral Directory, this site offers an array of links to various subjects and sites, including a Topic of the Month, the Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center, information on best practices for pediatric asthma, recall information, training programs for professionals, and the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology.

How to find a good doctor
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org/medicalcenter

Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma and allergies is a positive experience! Stop by the Medical Center for tips on how to find a good doctor, when to see a specialist, and how to work with your physician. And you can use the Physician Locator to find an AANMA member physician near you.

General Allergy Information

Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
Available at: www.aaaai.org/aadmc/default.htm

The AADMC Web site, according to its mission statement, "has been constructed to provide timely, practical and important information to physicians from a wide variety of backgrounds and clinical practice. The AADMC is designed to be interactive."

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Available at: www.aap.org

The You and Your Family section of the AAP Web site offers a Parent Resource Guide, immunization information, tips on safety and injury prevention, and more. The Research area provides links to authoritative documentation that can help parents advocating enhanced care for their children.

It's not a bracelet, it's a lifeline. Wear it!
MedicAlert^®
Available at: www.medicalert.org

The MedicAlert^® program can be a boon to patients at increased risk for anaphylaxis.

MyAllergy
Protocol Driven Health Care
Available at: www.myallergy.com

This Web site offers information based on guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Available at: www.foodallergy.org

Supported by an educational grant from Kraft Foods, this Web site contains information about food allergy, food allergy research, FAAN activities, updates, daily tips, product alerts, and ordering information. The Web site's mission is "…to increase public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis…, to provide education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies."

Learn about allergies and asthma in Breatherville, USA^TM
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org

Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma and allergies is a positive experience! Take a free class at America's College of Allergy & Asthma, solve pet allergy woes at the Pet Shop, coordinate your little one's care at the Childcare Center, pick up allergy-proofing tips at Home Sweet Home, or learn about medications and devices at the Pharmacy. In all, Breatherville boasts 12 such destinations, as well as a Play Time area for kids.