Food Allergy Allergy occurs when a person reacts to substances present in food or environment that are harmless to most people. These substances are known as allergens and are found in food, dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, ticks, moulds, and some medications. Atopy is the genetic tendency...
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A new adrenaline auto injector (Anapen) is now available in Australia For the last many years, only one adrenaline auto injector (EpiPen) was available in Australia for children and adults suffering from life threatening allergies. A second adrenaline auto injector (Anapen) is now available on the Pharmaceutical...
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EpiPen with long expiry dates are now available in Australia. Earlier this year, parents were struggling to find the adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen) with a longer expiry date. This issue is now resolved. You can now get EpiPen with a longer expiry date up to 12 months. Contact your...
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A NEW medication for patients with severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) is now available in Australia. Patients aged 12 years and above can now access a new medication DUPIXENT (Dupilumab) to treat severe eczema. DUPIXENT is available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 2021 for patients...
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