Anaphylaxis Canada is proud to announce a new resource for adults affected by food allergies. The “Adults with Allergies” blog (www.adultswithallergies.com) was created to provide information and advice on issues that are specific to the needs of the growing number of adults who are at-risk for anaphylaxis.
Kyle Dine, who manages the blog for Anaphylaxis Canada, explained: “Many websites and resources are aimed at parents of allergic children. We want to, however, make sure everyone affected by food allergies has support and access to relevant information on topics that are important to them.” The blog covers situations that allergic adults can appreciate such as food allergies and relationships, allergies in the workplace, alcohol ingredient labelling, international travel, and lifestyle articles such as food allergies and pop culture.
The blog contributors are all allergic adults themselves who have a wealth of experience managing food allergies in different situations. Dine highlights the natural progression that encouraged the blog: “We have a very active allergic teen panel that contributes to our teen “Allergy Free Press” blog (www.allergyfreepress.com). As many started entering the workforce, however, they wanted to contribute tips and advice from another perspective.” The current team of 10 allergic adult writers has produced a wealth of helpful content since its inception in March at an average rate of three posts per week.
Aaron Sutherland is a 27-year-old allergic adult living in Calgary who is also the blog editor. He has happily been involved with the blog from its inception. “I initially got in touch with Anaphylaxis Canada looking for more information about how to manage my own food allergies and improve my day-to-day life. The idea of a blog for adults who have the same questions as me fills a crucial void in the food allergy community.”
The Adults with Allergies blog is funded by a grant from TD Securities. Anaphylaxis Canada is appreciative of their support of our youth program and the opportunity to create resources for teens and young adults.
The blog, hosted on WordPress, allows users to follow/subscribe to the blog. If you are an allergic adult and interested in joining the writing team, please get in touch with Anaphylaxis Canada at www.adultswithallergies.com/contact.