Starting the conversation with schools about food allergy preparedness can be a challenge, but it’s an essential step in creating a safe and healthy environment for everyone. The Food Allergy Initiative and the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network have teamed up to create new training and preparedness programs for teachers, administrators, and school personnel. Find it at allergyready.com.

Dr. Kenneth Backmand of Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County comments: “This is a wonderful resource for school personnel to become familiar with the complex and very important issues surrounding food allergy in school.”