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Dr. Julie Sweeney

Epi First, Epi Fast: More Than Just a Hashtag

Pediatrician Dr. Julie Sweeney was surprised by a 100% out-of-the-blue allergic reaction on a family vacation. Learn what she did and WHY:

Francesca McGuire

When Four Minutes Away Is Four Minutes Too Far

She just wanted to go buy formula for her baby. Just like most parents do without thinking twice. But she forgot her preschooler's epi...

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

15 Ways A Food Allergy Mom Said "I Love You"

A food allergy mom shares 15 ways she's said "I Love You" to her son with food allergies over the years. How do you say "I Love You?"

Red Sneakers for Oakley

The Myth of the "Mild" Food Allergy

Red Sneakers for Oakley discusses the myth of the "mild" food allergy and what they wish they'd known when their son ate cake with nuts.

Francesca McGuire

The Field Trip: Everything Was Perfect Until It Wasn’t

A food allergy mom recounts a field trip experience—a perfect outing until her son began having allergic reaction symptoms out of the blue.

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

Convincing My Son To Carry 2 Epi Autoinjectors

Our son is great about keeping one epi autoinjector with him, but it falls apart when I ask him to 'Carry 2'. Find out: WHY CARRY TWO?

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