The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act (FAAMA)
We still need your help with our effort to push the Senate to enact FAAMA, which calls for voluntary national guidelines to help schools manage students affected by food allergy and anaphylaxis.

If your U.S. senators have not signed on as co-sponsors of FAAMA, we encourage you to contact them and ask for their support.

Suggested talking points to use when corresponding with senators as well as representatives can be found on FAAN's website

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Get Ready for School!
FAAN's Back to School Tool Kit, a comprehensive online resource for parents, educators, and school nurses, has been updated and is available on FAAN's website. Before the new school year starts, you'll want to check out this go-to source for guidelines, checklists, and downloadable aids such as food allergy presentations, posters, and a Food Allergy Action Plan. Information about FAAN's Be A PAL: Protect A Life From Food Allergies program is also available here, including brochures, posters, table tents and PAL Hero Award certificates.

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Study: Accidental Epinephrine Injections on the Rise
A study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows the rate of accidental injection of epinephrine is increasing, most notably in recent years. The study’s authors also concluded that those who are at risk for anaphylaxis should receive regular coaching about how to safely and correctly use an epinephrine auto-injector. Take this opportunity to train family, friends, caregivers, educators, and others how to properly use an epinephrine auto-injector. Visual step-by-step guides are available on our Food Allergy Action Plan .