April 13, 2011

Are Vaccines Safe for Food-Allergic Children?
Many schools across the nation are now holding open houses and registration for the 2011-2012 school year. When you have a food-allergic child, you have to do a lot of planning to make sure that you, your child and your child's school will be ready to manage your child's food allergies. KFA provides many resources to help facilitate this process.

Part of that planning may involve school-required vaccinations. Our Medical Advisory Team has recently provided updated information about vaccines, ingredients and contraindications in the resources provided below.

As always, please discuss this information and any questions you have regarding the safety of vaccinations with your child's allergist.

In the meantime, Easter and Passover are almost here! In this issue of eNews, you will find several ideas for making these holidays safe for your allergic-child.

P.S. Don't miss our next issue of eNews for our latest free report on new allergy-friendly foods on the market!




Food Allergy Resource Center
KFA provides new or updated food allergy articles to educate families, caregivers and the public about different topics regarding food allergies. Premium resources are available to KFA Family Members only.

Available to the Public The free articles below are available to all website visitors: NEW! Egg Allergy and Influenza Vaccine Three recent studies examined the safety issues surrounding the influenza vaccine. Interestingly, it appears that many past assumptions about the vaccine not being safe for egg-allergic individuals may be wrong. School Registration and Planning Whether your food-allergic child will be entering preschool, kindergarten or high school, now is the time to start planning for school registration. KFA offers 13 free resources to help you prepare your child and their school to manage your child's food allergies. 10 Tips to a Healthy Student-School Partnership FAQ: How Can an Allergist Help You with School Plans? Finding the Right Daycare or Preschool Items to Address When Developing a Plan for School See all school planning resources

Available to KFA Family Members Subscribe to be a KFA Family Member to access the following premium resources: UPDATED! Vaccine Ingredients, Contraindications and More Find out which vaccines have common food allergens like milk derivatives, beef, pork, and other allergens such as antibiotics. Contraindications, contact information and latex allergy concerns are included. These resources have been updated to incorporate new information about vaccines, including 2010-2011 influenza vaccines. Ingredients in Vaccines for Children Ages 0-6 UPDATED! Ingredients in Vaccines for Children Ages 7-18 UPDATED! How Food Ingredients in Vaccines Impact Food-Allergic Children School Health Plans and Section 504 Plans Make sure your child's food allergies are managed safely by working with the school cooperatively and proactively to create a comprehensive school health plan or Section 504 plan.

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U.S. Allergy Recalls

• Waco's Bestyett Sandwiches: Pimento Cheese Sandwiches and Chicken Salad Sandwiches (undeclared egg)
• Mexicantown Wholesale: Pan Nuez (undeclared pecans)
• Mexicantown Wholesale: Magdalena, Pan De Maiz, Yoyo, Pan Nuez and Tacos de Pan Dunes (undeclared milk)
• Tri-Union Seafoods: Chicken of the Sea chopped clams (undeclared shrimp)
• Le Bon Patissier: Day & Night, Napoleon, Assorted Cake, Bird Milk Cake, Honey Cake, French Cookies and Nazook (undeclared egg, wheat, dairy, and treenuts)
• Sassy Cow Creamery: Butter Pecan Ice Cream (undeclared peanut oil)
• Sassy Cow Creamery: Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (undeclared egg and soy)
• Cottage Grove Farmhouse Bakery: Wheat Sourdough Bread, Oatmeal Bread and Garlic Basil Parmesan Bread (undeclared egg)
• Wayne Farms: Fully Cooked  Breaded Italian Style Chicken Breast (undeclared egg)
• Trader Joe's: Pizza Al Pollo Asado (undeclared wheat)
• Mai's Bakery, Inc.: Hopia Mongo and Moon Cake (undeclared egg)
• Unified Grocers: Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread and 7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread (undeclared milk)

Canadian Allergy Recalls

• Haldiram's Nagpur: Gulab Jamun Indian Sweets (undeclared wheat)
• Les Moissonneries Du Pays: Organic Whole White Buckwheat Groats (undeclared wheat)
• Assi: Wheat Flour Mix Products (undeclared milk and peanut)
• Wild Wing and Harvey's: Uncooked Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (undeclared egg)
• Cuisine V.M.: various sandwiches (undeclared egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy, sulphites, and wheat)
• Doctor's Carb Rite: Diet Chocolate Brownie Bars (undeclared peanut)
• Brandfusion, Ltd.: "Krazy!" For Kernels Extraordinary Popcorn Sassy Salt & Vinegar Seasoning (undeclared milk)
• Quality Natural Foods Ltd.: Freshly Minced Ginger Garlic (undeclared sulfites)
• Milupa: Oatmeal Cereal - Apples (undeclared wheat)
• Unfi Canada Inc.: Organic Food Bar Chocolate Chip (undeclared milk)