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Food Allergy Support Group
I have found it really helpful to be part of a local support group of food allergic families. Our local group is called MOSAIC – mothers of severely allergic infants and children. There's a very active MOSAIC group in Denver, Colorado which has been meeting for several years. Our group in Colorado Springs is newer, but we continue to grow.
It's great to have other food allergic parents to talk to about schools, local grocery stores and local laws. In fact, our group had a paramedic come to one of our meetings and tell us what would occur should one of our children go into anaphylaxis.
A local allergist and I started the MOSAIC group here by contacting as many people as we knew who have food allergies in their family. Then, he continued to give the information to his patients as they were diagnosed. The group has continued to grow from there. Other allergists in town now participate in the group and give out flyers to their patients.
If you are a member of a support group that's not yet listed, please let me know and I'll add your information. If there's no support group in your area, maybe you should start one! Speak with your allergist about other families in your area who have food allergic children, and start from there.
Also, I'll send you brochures about Allergicchild.com for FREE for your local support group if you send me your address and tell me how many brochures you'd like.
Some support groups combine efforts to get legislation passed in their state. Others support research studies at a local hospital or help to run a FAAN (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network) walk. There's no end to what several concerned parents can do.
Look below for someone in your area to form a support group
or the following
information so others can contact you in your area to form a support group.
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