Allergy
Self Help Clearinghouse
TerrificKidsWFA
Online. 381 members. Founded 2002. Support for parents, family and
friends of children that have food allergies or food sensitivities.
Share stories, recipes, advice and alerts of certain foods that
might have hidden ingredients in them.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TerrificKidsWFA
Verified: 8/24/2007
FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network)
National network. 30 groups. Founded 1991. Mission is to increase
public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis, provide
advocacy and education, advance research on behalf of all those
affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis, a severe
life-threatening reaction that can result in hives, swelling,
unconsciousness and possibly death. Information and referrals,
conferences, literature, phone support, booklets, newsletters and
educational videos. Guidelines available for starting a similar
group.
Write:
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
11781 Lee Jackson Hwy., #160
Fairfax, VA 22033
Voice: 1-800-929-4040 or 703-691-3179
Fax: 703-691-2713
Website: http://www.foodallergy.org
E-mail: faan@foodallergy.org
Verified: 5/1/2007
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
(BILINGUAL) National. 100+ affiliated groups and 10 chapters.
Founded 1953. Serves persons with asthma and allergic diseases
through the support of research, advocacy, patient and public
education. Newsletter, support/education groups. Assistance in
starting and maintaining groups. Books, videos and other educational
resources.
Write:
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
1233 20th St., NW, Suite 402
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 1-800-727-8462 or 202-466-7643
Fax: 202-466-8940
Website: http://www.aafa.org
E-mail: info@aafa.org
Verified: 1/18/2007
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