If you're new to the world of food allergy or need updated information, you may find these resources helpful:

​Find an Allergist: FAAM's Mid-South Allergist Directory

• ​Always contact your insurance provider for a list of referrals that are covered by your healthcare plan and ask about providers that are board certified.

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• ​​Food Allergy Research & Education's (FARE) Food Allergy Field Guide 
• FARE's Most Popular Resources​​
• Kids with Food Allergies (KFA) Info. for New Diagnosis
• National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the U.S. 
• Living Confidently Handbook​​​​
• FDA Consumer Health Information about Reading Labels
• Snack Guide by SnackSafely.com (This is only a starting point, ALWAYS read every label, every time.)

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​Emergency Care Plans:  

• FARE
• ​AAFA
• ​AAP

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Signs & Symptoms:  

• FARE's Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction & How a Child Might Describe a Reaction
• ​FAACT's Signs & Symptoms of Anaphylaxis

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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (EAI)

• FAAM's Guide of EAI Choices & Features shares information with links and videos for all available EAIs on the market, includes a printable version
• ​​​​FARE's EAI Options & Information

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