Press Releases
Press Releases
For media inquiries please contact AAFA at media@aafa.org [2] or (202) 974-1223 [3]
Safer Skies Ahead: Congress Approves Legislation Requiring Updates to Airline Emergency Medical Kits [4]
Get InvolvedLaw designates kits must be equipped to address anaphylaxis Washington, DC, May 15, 2024 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is celebrating Congressional action that could lead to safer skies for travelers with...
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Empowers Individuals and Communities [5]
Get InvolvedAAFA celebrates 40th year of May to raise awareness and save lives Washington, DC, April 30, 2024 – Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. This...
Maryland Becomes Fourth State to Enact Elijah’s Law to Protect Kids with Food Allergies [6]
Get InvolvedAAFA celebrates action to make child care centers safer Washington, DC, April 26, 2024 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the signing of Elijah’s Law in Maryland. The legislation, passed by the Maryland House...
AAFA Joins Advocates on Capitol Hill in Support of Dillon’s Law and Expanded Access to Epinephrine [7]
Get InvolvedLaw would improve access to life-saving medical treatment Washington, D.C. – This week, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is proud to join the unwavering advocacy efforts of Angel and George Mueller, parents of Dillon...
AAFA’s Statement Regarding the FDA Decision on Needle-Free Epinephrine Nasal Spray [8]
Get InvolvedWashington D.C., September 20, 2023 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is disappointed that the epinephrine nasal spray known as neffy did not receive FDA approval but understands the agency is requesting additional...
New Study on the Current State of Health Care for Eosinophilic Esophagitis [9]
Get InvolvedReport published in honor of National Eosinophil Awareness Week May 2023 Washington D.C., May 18, 2023 — A groundbreaking study report reveals challenges and barriers to timely diagnosis and effective treatment and management of a rare,...
31 Days of Action During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month [10]
Get InvolvedAAFA highlights ways people with asthma and allergies can breathe easier in May and beyond Washington, D. C., April 25, 2023 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is honoring Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this May...
AAFA Promotes Health Equity and Improves Accessibility and Support With New Websites [11]
Get InvolvedThe world’s oldest asthma and allergy nonprofit organization celebrates 70 years of research, education, advocacy, and community outreach. WASHINGTON D.C., January 12, 2023 — In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2023, the Asthma and...
Elijah’s Law Report Finds Major Gaps in Child Care Policies for Food Allergy Nationwide [12]
Get InvolvedFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The report evaluates child care policies in U.S. states and territories and includes an advocacy toolkit to promote Elijah’s Law to strengthen protections for young children. WASHINGTON D.C., Feb. 25, 2022 — Today,...
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2021 Press Releases
- Zoom-In on Health Equity: AAFA Asks Congress to Tackle Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergy [13]
(April 30, 2021) - AAFA Meets Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month with 31 Days of Action [14] (April 29, 2021)
- AAFA Celebrates Massive Health Policy Change; Lawmakers Pass FASTER Act Making Sesame A Major Food Allergen [15] (April 14, 2021)
- AAFA Boosts Advocacy Efforts on FASTER Act [16] (March 4, 2021)
- Huge AAFA Advocacy Victory! School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 Becomes Law [17] (January 5, 2021)
(April 30, 2021)
(April 14, 2021)2020 Press Releases
- AAFA Celebrates Advocacy Win! Congress Passes School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 [18] (December 17, 2020)
- AAFA’s Medical Scientific Council Shares Statement on Early Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Questions for People with Allergies [19] (December 16, 2020)
- AAFA Applauds Senate Version of FASTER Act Passage [20] (December 9, 2020)
- AAFA CEO and President, Kenneth Mendez Tapped for 2021 National Health Council Board of Directors [21] (December 8, 2020)
- AAFA Praises U.S. House Passage of the FASTER Act [22](November 17, 2020)
- AAFA Applauds House Passage of School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 [23] (September 29, 2020)
- AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer [24](August 6, 2020)
- AAFA and MedicAlert Foundation Announce a New Pact to Help Save Lives [25](May 5, 2020)
2019 Press Releases
- Demetrius Harris Partners with AAFA’s Kids With Food Allergies for NFL’s My Cause My Cleats Campaign [26] (December 5, 2019)
- AAFA Explains Potential Halloween Hazards for Kids With Food Allergies [27] (October 17, 2019)
- AAFA Releases “My Life With Food Allergy” Report [28](August 15, 2019)
- AAFA Responds to Premature ICER Review of New Peanut Allergy Treatments [29](July 11, 2019)
- AAFA Elevates Patient Voice in ICER Review of New Peanut Allergy Treatments [30](June 14, 2019)
- AAFA Highlights Significant Impacts of Asthma and Allergic Diseases for Awareness Month [31](May 1, 2019)
2018 Press Releases
- AAFA Applauds FDA First Steps Toward Declaring Sesame as Major Allergen [32] (October 30, 2018)
- AAFA Applauds Walgreens and Kaléo Partnership, Increasing Patient Access to Life-Saving Epinephrine [33] (September 10, 2018)
- AAFA Issues Parental Guidance Warning About New Peter Rabbit Film [34]
February 12, 2018 - AAFA Appoints New CEO Kenneth Mendez [35]
January 25, 2018
2017 Press Releases
- May 2017 Awareness Month Tackles Asthma Allergy Epidemic [36]
May 2, 2017 - AAFA Announces Departure of CEO Dr. Cary Sennett [37]
March 27, 2017 - AAFA Launches Food Allergy Patient & Family Registry to Propel Patient-Centered Research [38]
February 28, 2017 - AAFA Applauds NIAID Release of Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy [39]
January 5, 2017
2016 Press Releases
2015 Press Releases
- AAFA Praises Supreme Court Decision on Health Care [41]
June 25, 2015 - AAFA Announces Sponsorship of Institute of Medicine Study on Food Allergy [42]
June 24, 2015 - AAFA Responds to FDA Cumin Warning [43]
February 20, 2015 - New Survey Reveals Deficiencies in Care for Patients with Severe Allergic Reactions [44]
January 15, 2015
2014 Press Releases
- The Balancing Act® Focuses on Kids with Food Allergies [45]
November 17, 2014 - Kids With Food Allergies Named 2014 Top-Rated Nonprofit [46]
November 14, 2014 - Pennsylvania Schools to Protect Children from Life-threatening Allergies [47]
November 13, 2014 - Allergy Foundation Says Pennsylvania Schools Should Stock Life-Saving Allergy Medications [48]
October 23, 2014 - Food Allergies and Your Child – What Now? [49]
October 9, 2014 - Sephora in Brooklyn Hosting Event to Benefit Kids With Food Allergies [50]
October 2, 2014 - Asthma and Allergy Foundation’s New CEO Hits the Ground, Pedaling [51]
September 26, 2014 - Nothing “Sneaky” About This Chef Chairing Annual Food Allergy Event [52]
August 25, 2014 - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Hires New CEO [53]
August 7, 2014 - Kids With Food Allergies Partners with The Balancing Act® on Lifetime® Television [54]
July 28, 2014 - New Coalition Launches During National Eosinophil Awareness Week [55]
May 21, 2014 - Jerome Bettis, Sanofi US and Allergy Foundation Launch Severe, Life-Threatening Allergies Quiz [56]
May 21, 2014 - Raise Awareness, Understanding and Support for People Living with Asthma and Allergic Diseases [57]
April 17, 2014
