Food Allergies: What You Need to Know Now
Life-threatening food allergies now affect an estimated 4% of teens and adults and up to 8% of young children. Allergist Curtis Moody, MD, will discuss the evolving understanding of food allergies and how to prevent and handle severe allergic reactions at the Metro-Boston Allergy and Asthma Educational Support Group, which meets at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.

November 10th, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Free.

For info, call the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter at 781-444-7778 or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org

Dr. Moody will explain how to prevent, recognize, and treat anaphylaxis (the medical term for severe allergic reactions), and how to decide when to use epinephrine, the life-saving medication that comes in auto- injector devices. In addition to foods, the same symptoms and responses apply to allergies to stinging insects, medications, and latex. Dr. Moody will also discuss the newly-published guidelines for infant feeding strategies to prevent food allergy. He is a Board-certified allergist with offices in Brookline and Concord, and serves as Medical Advisor to the support group.

Trainer devices and discount coupons to reduce or eliminate the co-pay for epinephrine injectors will be available at the meeting.

AAFA New England organizes educational programs throughout the region, publishes a newsletter, and runs a telephone resource and referral line for people coping with allergies and asthma. For more information, to receive e-mail announcements about future programs, or a free copy of “Eating Out with Food Allergies” or “Allergy Basics,” call 781-444-7778 or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org.