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ALLERGY UPDATES: MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER
This month we celebrated World Asthma Month and World Hereditary Angioedema Day! Join our Live Celebrity Event (Facebook, Instagram & YouTube) this Wednesday - see below.  HCP's get ready for our next Masterclass - Urticaria & Anaphylaxis on 10 June.

Join the celebrities Florence Masebe, Dr Riaad Moosa and Prof Zar!

The AfriSpacer™ is a new device being launched at the end of May. It's marketed by AFSA and proudly made with South African ingenuity.
Join our Facebook/Instagram/YouTube LIVE event on the 31 May at 7pm with guest speakers including award-winning actress Florence Masebe and Dr Riaad Moosa!
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www.afrispacer.co.za
Save the event in your calendar!
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What is HAE?

Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare, potentially life-threatening, autosomal dominant genetic condition affecting approximately 1: 30 000 people.
Many doctors are not familiar with the symptoms, which often mimic those of allergies. Because HAE is extremely rare, patients may go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for many years. Left untreated, the disorder places strain on patients, often restricting their ability to lead normal lives.  Read more here>>

Healthcare providers, sign up for our 2023 Masterclasses - next one is Urticaria & Anaphylaxis on 10 June!

  • Rhinitis Masterclass - 18 March. Recording available for purchase
  • Asthma Masterclass - 6 May. Recording available for purchase
  • Urticaria and Anaphylaxis Masterclass - 10 June
  • Allergic conjunctivitis and the red eye Masterclass - 22 July
  • Food allergy Masterclass - 19 August
  • Eczema and angioedema Masterclass - 16 September
  • Drug allergy Masterclass - 28 October
  • Inborn errors of immunity Masterclass - 25 November

Or why not enjoy a MASSIVE 62.5% saving by signing up for all 8 Masterclasses!
For information on 2023 Masterclasses, see here>>
Masterclass attendance is complimentary for medical students and state only HCP's.
Contact training@allergyfoundation.co.za for more information
Download Urticaria & Anaphylaxis flyer here>>
Download Urticaria & Anaphylaxis program here>>
Attendee feedback from Rhinitis Masterclass:
“It was well-planned. Flowed effortlessly. Followed a consistent time schedule. Provided the expertise of a number of lectures and professionals. It was very educational and I learned a lot more about a very relevant topic” – 9/10 (Dr Kate Honger; Paediatrician, Kimberley)
“Thank you, very practical and helpful. Wonderful speakers.” – 10/10 (Dr Elizabeth Ho; Paediatrician, Johannesberg)

Register now!

The Kiddy Calmwear range is now available in bigger sizes!

The Kiddy Calmwear Onesie is available from 6-12 months upto 7-8 years,  the elbow and knee patch is now manufactured according to measurements. The sizes range from Size 1 (18cm) to Size 7 (30 cm)
Discovery Heath Medical Scheme members can now claim back their Kiddy Calmwear purchases from their Medical Savings Benefit.
Purchase Kiddy Calmwear here>> 

AFSA Shop

What are Biologics?  For those who missed the Live events you can catch up on the recording below

Facebook recording
YouTube recording
 

Support Groups

Join our Facebook private online support groups. For all Atopic Eczema sufferers join our support group here>>  Join our Coeliac Disease Support Group here>>.  We have affiliated ourselves to an already successful and active group Food Allergy Support South Africa support group if you wish to join here>> 

Allergy leaflets/factsheets 

Please see our website for updated patient information PDF leaflets on Asthma, Allergic Diseases, Testing for Allergy and Allergens which is downloadable from our website including various Action plans. For all Schools, please see information on our Schools training here>>.  For Allergen Labelling Facts sheet download here>>, Draft regulations on food labelling download here>> or Food Allergy Chef card. See more info on Food Allergy.

Anything-goes stuffed mushrooms

Natasha, the second winner of our recipe competition's go-to recipe is a savory ground beef mince recipe stuffed into mushrooms and topped with cheese. See recipe here>>

View our new AFSA approved product

Salex SSR Paediatric Refill Kit 20 x 0.8g Sachets
 
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