In addition to our Food Allergy 101 resources, you may also find these 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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National Organizations:​​

• Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
• ​​​Kids with Food Allergies (KFA)
• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) ​​​​

Regional Resources:

• Food Allergy Alliance of the Mid-South (Memphis and surrounding areas)

• ​Memphis Area Food Allergy Moms Facebook Group
• ​Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee (Knoxville and East TN)

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We have linked a variety of information from KFA, FARE & FAACT that we think will be helpful to you and will acquaint you with these very informative sites. These great organizations provide us with a TON of information; this is only the very tip of the iceberg!

A sampling of resources from KFA:

• ​What's the Big Deal about Food Allergies? 
• Anaphylaxis
• ​Oral Food Challenges​
• ​​​School Planning Tips
• ​Non-Food Rewards for Children

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A sampling of resources from FARE: 

• ​Dining Out Guide
• ​Chef Cards
• ​​Food Allergies and Traveling
• Guide for Parents: Managing Food Allergies in School Settings​​
• ​Creating a Food Allergy Safety Zone at Home

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A sampling of resources from FAACT:

• FAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy page includes information on ADA, 504s, IEPs, etc.
• Behavioral Health
• Best Practices for Bus Drivers & Transportation Staff​
• ​Best Practices for Field Trips
• ​Preventing Cross Contact​
• ​Caregiver's Guide 

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Webinars & Podcasts:

• American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology (AAAAI), video topics include: traveling, flu shot, bullying, alcoholic beverages, school, etc.​
• Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), webinar topics include: disability & civil rights, traveling, teens, emotional impact, etc.
• Kids with Food Allergies (KFA), video topics include: anaphylaxis, anxiety, oral food challenges, school, nutrition, etc.

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