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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Risk of Allergic Reactions

December 19, 2020

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 16 years of age and older. The emergency use authorization allows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed […]

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Kids, Allergies, and COVID - Allergy RI

Kids, Allergies, and COVID

December 15, 2020

What’s the connection between kids, allergies, and COVID? According to Dr. Z, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted where kids are spending their time, the foods they’re eating, and the different allergens they’re exposed to. All of this can result in the worsening of allergy symptoms. With allergies on the rise, here’s what parents need to be aware of.

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AAPRI’s Holiday Gift Guide for People with Allergies

AAPRI’s Holiday Gift Guide for People with Allergies

December 3, 2020

Choosing a holiday gift you know they’ll love is hard enough, but buying a gift for someone with allergies can be especially challenging. As the holiday season gets into full swing, we thought it might be helpful to share some ideas for the people with allergies on your list.

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Here’s the Skinny on Skin Allergies

Here’s the Skinny on Skin Allergies

November 17, 2020

People often confuse having a food allergy and having a food intolerance or sensitivity. Although these two conditions both occur with the consumption of certain foods, the causes are quite different.

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AAPRI Staff Spotlight – Meet Deborah Katcher-Buckley

AAPRI Staff Spotlight: Meet Deborah Cohan

November 3, 2020

At AAPRI, we’re proud of our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. We’ve previously introduced Dr. John Zwetchkenbaum, aka Dr. Z, our chief allergist and founder of AAPRI. Now we’d like to introduce some of our other practitioners.

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Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: What’s the Difference?

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: What’s the Difference?

October 20, 2020

People often confuse having a food allergy and having a food intolerance or sensitivity. Although these two conditions both occur with the consumption of certain foods, the causes are quite different.

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