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ALLERGY UPDATES: SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER
For all Healthcare Providers, we we are almost wrapping up our 2022 Allergy Masterclass series (includes online course). For more information see here>> Patients, please encourage your HCP's to join our next Masterclass on 29 October 2022 - "Skin and Drug Allergy"  If you are an AFSA partner, you will receive a 10% discount. If you wish to purchase the October Masterclass and online course, please see here>>
World Atopic Eczema Day 

On September 14th 2022, World Atopic Eczema Day, the patient communities across the globe join forces to raise awareness for the disease, speak up about the physical, financial and mental health burdens on patients and caregivers and insist on their right to access appropriate care and treatment. Atopic eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most prevalent skin diseases in the world. It is more than itchy skin, it is a systemic, multidimensional disease that affects the minds and bodies of over 230 million people worldwide.
 
See more here>>

See our new AFSA Shop - Kiddy Calmwear, Mediband and Afrispacer/Afrivalve! 

Our new AFSA Shop is live!

AFSA Approved Products - AfriSpacer without or with AfriValve, Kiddy Calmwear Clothing for Eczema and Mediband Allergy bracelets can now be purchased on our website. 

AFSA Partners qualify for Discounts on all AFSA Approved Products, to receive more information or to register click on the link below or email afsapartners@allergyfoundation.co.za.

https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/business-directory/
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Join our Atopic Eczema Live events on Facebook & Instagram during September

Facebook/Instagram Live Webinar event: For those who suffer from atopic eczema or are caring for someone that does, join AFSA representative Prof Carol Hlela head of Paediatric Dermatology at Red Cross Children's hospital (on 21st) & Sanofi on one of the following dates for an educational Livestream event where more insights on atopic eczema and practical advice/tips and a discussion around the SA experience. 

There will be Q&A opportunities and viewers will be able to hear some positive, uplifting stories from other patients suffering from the condition.

  • 21 September: 12:30 – 13:30
  • 28 September: 19:30 – 20:30

Watch the Live event on the following platforms:

Support Groups

Join our Facebook private online support groups. For all Atopic Eczema sufferers join here>>  Join our Coeliac Disease Support Group here>>.  We have recently 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>>

Granola bars

This lovely gluten, nut and egg-free snack provides great energy before sport. This recipe does contain dairy. For a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut fat. See full recipe here >>

View our new AFSA approved product

Reitzer's Baby Aqueous Glycerine Soap
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