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Canadian EpiPen supply could run out this month
The shortage highlights the problem with having just one supplier of a life-saving drug.
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Sunscreen worries
Renee Filippone reports that some Canadian parents are raising concerns about the safety of Banana Boat sunscreen
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What to do if someone gets an allergic reaction?
In this video, Dr Akshay Chhallani, Lead & Sr Consultant Critical Care and Medical Advisor, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai explains what to do when someone has an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system...
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FDA approves first medication to reduce allergic reactions for people with food allergies
Xolair's approval is based on clinical research that showed 68% of adult and pediatric food allergy patients on the medication could tolerate small amount of peanuts, milk, eggs and cashews without an allergic reaction.
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Tam is asked whether an allergic reaction qualifies for a medical exemption to vaccination
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, says a severe allergic reaction could qualify someone for a medical exemption to vaccination if it's approved by a physician.
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Dr. Sharma discusses allergic reactions to Pfizer's vaccine and how it was approved
Health Canada chief medical adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma briefed reporters on the vaccine's approval during a briefing on Wednesday.
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Food allergies: New findings on gut bacteria link in babies
Al Jazeera examines the link between a child's immune system and the bacteria in their mother's stomach.
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Severe COVID-19 vaccine reactions like anaphylaxis not common, says specialist
Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, a clinical immunologist and allergist, said there may be sporadic severe reactions to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but she said we really should focus on the thousands who are being inoculated and...
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Court docs: Husband of Carle Place doctor who died of allergic reaction asks Disney World for recipe
Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan’s husband filed the motion earlier this week.
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FDA approves new epinephrine nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions Friday, August 9. (Scripps News)
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Covid Mutations Not Showing Increased Mortality: Johns Hopkins
Dec.17 -- Johns Hopkins University Professor of Nursing Jason Farley discusses the public impact of high-profile individuals testing positive for Covid-19, hesitancy on receiving vaccines, and a warning over family gatherings during the...
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Newsy's Latest Health News
A CDC panel spells out who should be next in line for COVID vaccines. The agency also issues new guidance on allergic reactions to COVID shots.
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Covid Cases Plateauing, Masks Still Needed: Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden, discusses where the U.S. stands in the fight against Covid-19. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Balance of Power."
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U.S. Needs War-Like Covid Vaccination Effort: Johns Hopkins
Jan.12 -- Dr. Amesh Adalja, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar, discusses ways to increase the number of vaccinations in the U.S. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public...
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Kids Living With Food Allergies
Food allergies can begin at a very young age. The kids in these videos talk about living with their food allergies. Some allergens include peanuts, strawberries, eggs, and shellfish. What a fantastic video to watch with your class to...
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Back-to-School With Food Allergies
At the elementary school highlighted in this video, administrators work hard to eliminate allergic reactions to various types of food. This is an eye-opening video that is important for cafeterias in all schools. Do your students have...
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Food Allergies Truth
Food allergies are common amongst human beings. In this video, Dr. Vincent Bellonzi goes in-depth about food allergies and being tested for them. Check this video out for some great information!
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Why? Tell Me Why!: Allergies
During the springtime or after playing with your friend's cat, you may be wondering why you have an itchy nose and throat. Amongst other symptoms, you may be reacting to allergies. In this video, a professional describes why someone...
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Khan Academy: Anaphylactic Shock
Learn what happens in the body during anaphylactic shock. [8:29]