FARE just released a FREE, 15-minute anaphylaxis course, Save A Life: Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis. Anytime there is a new training tool available, it is important for me to review it myself. Of course, FARE is a trusted resource, so I knew it would be based in medical fact and provide sound information.. read more →
By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Auvi-Q has just announced that it will return on Valentine’s Day and it could not come soon enough for our family. They are also announcing the that there will be no–I repeat no–out-of-pocket expenses for the consumer with their Auvi-Q AffordAbility Program (which includes a direct delivery service). Just this morning.. read more →
Our educational campaign for this month is Epi First, Epi Fast. The purpose of the campaign is to get the word out that the first line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (not antihistamine). This is a life-saving message. We hope.. read more →
This past February I was honored to be a speaker at a training session for support group leaders in London. I learned a great deal about the commonalities as well as the differences in the ways we approach food allergy management. While in the UK, I met some amazing “mums” as well as wonderful.. read more →
I am so excited to share this excellent resource from the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart as a food allergy consultant. At the Food Allergy Bloggers Conference last September, I was honored to speak about advocacy with Caroline Moassessi, Laurel.. read more →
By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Food Allergy Educator & Consultant FoodAllergyConsulting.com One of the most important skills in managing food allergies is the ability to identify an allergic reaction. Early identification is critical. I am sharing this FREE poster with you in hopes that you will download it and use it. The information.. read more →
By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. There have multiple deaths in the food allergy community over the last week or so. Accidents will happen and not all food allergen exposures will be prevented. However, food allergy deaths can be prevented. 1. Know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. 2. Know how to use your epinephrine auto-injector… read more →
By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Food Allergy Educator and Consultant I have been reading and analyzing everything food allergy related for the past 8 years. From my perspective of both a food allergy advocate and a former teacher, here are the resource that I have found to be most helpful. All of these.. read more →
By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Food Allergy Educator, Advocate & Consultant What It Is. This federal law provides incentive for states to pass laws that meet all of the requirements outlined below: States must grant rights for public school students to self-administer any asthma or anaphylaxis medication authorized by the student’s doctor (with conditions—see.. read more →
Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed.–Helping families, schools and businesses create safe and inclusive environments for those with food allergies Gina Mennett Lee, M. Ed. is a Connecticut-based food allergy educator, advocate, and consultant. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a B.S. degree in both Elementary and Special Education. She is an experienced special.. read more →
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