Update: What You Need to Know About 2021 Spring Allergies
Read MoreA practice guideline points to new recommendations for managing hay fever
Actualizaciones del ACAAI en las orientaciones sobre el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas a las vacunas contra la COVID-19
Read MoreLas orientaciones ahora incluyen información sobre la vacuna vectorial adenovírica de Johnson & Johnson
New guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read MoreFocus on clinical management will guide allergists and gastroenterologists.
During COVID-19 pandemic, normal allergy and asthma medications should be continued
Read MoreGuidance on the continued use of corticosteroids for patients with allergies and asthma.
Asthma and Allergy Symptom Test
Read MoreDo you suffer from allergies or asthma? Take our online quiz to find out if an allergist can help you find relief!
Another COVID-19 Halloween: Keeping Kids Safe from Viruses, Allergies and Asthma
Read MoreEven vaccinated kids will have to follow safety precautions this HalloweenARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 5, 2021) – You’re not alone this year if you just wa…
Important COVID-19 information for those with asthma and/or allergies
Read MoreRecommendations from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
ACAAI Updates to Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines
Read MoreGuidance now includes information on the adenovirus vector Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Help Your Child or Teenager Control Their Severe Asthma
Read MoreWhat's the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
New Website Spotlights Unique Differences of Eczema In People of Color
Read MoreIn a mutual commitment to address disparities in treating eczema in skin of color, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, along with Allergy &…
Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Read MoreThis tool prepares you to talk with your otolaryngologist (ENT) or allergist to decide what treatments are best for you.
Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
Read MoreARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve probably already got at least one protecti…
This Fall, Keep Kids Safe from COVID-19, as Well as Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Read MoreARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – This school year, like last year, parents are again trying to determine how to keep their kids in school safe from th…
Controlling Your Severe Asthma
Read MoreAlthough asthma symptoms are controllable, a cure for asthma has remained elusive. Use this tool to find your best path to relief.
Should I Treat My Allergies With Immunotherapy?
Read MoreUse this online tool with your allergist to find out how immunotherapy might help you treat your allergy and asthma symptoms.
Peanut Allergy Treatment Shared-Decision-Making Tool
Read MoreShould your child try peanut allergy treatment? Use this tool to help decide if the treatment is right for your child.
Controlling Your Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Read MoreWhat's the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
Texas school district risks children’s lives by using Benadryl instead of stock epinephrine
Read MoreEpinephrine is always the first line of defense to treat severe allergic reactions.
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Read MoreThe CDC issued new guidance that says fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks for most indoor and outdoor activities. According to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), there is still $24 billion in unallocated funds in the Provider Relief Fund. The…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 10, 2021
Read MoreWhite House pandemic response coordinator Jeff Zients said the U.S. is “turning the corner” against COVID-19. The government is increasing its reliance on doctors, and the trust they’ve cultivated with their patients, to help reach those remaining unvaccinated Americans. Centers for…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, May 6, 2021
Read MoreEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona expects all schools will reopen for in-person learning in time for the new school year. The CDC could approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15 in the next few weeks. Pfizer expects to ask…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 3, 2021
Read MoreWith more than 100 million Americans fully vaccinated, COVID-19 cases have begun to decrease. However, public health officials are growing concerned that the U.S. will not reach the vaccination levels needed to achieve herd immunity unless we can overcome vaccine hesitancy and…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 26, 2021
Read MorePresident Biden is expected to announce new guidelines for mask wearing tomorrow. According to the CDC, five million people who received their first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine never received their second dose. The FDA and CDC expressed their full confidence…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Read MorePresident Biden will announce new tax credits for small and medium-sized business that provide paid time off for employees to get COVID-19 vaccines. Some states have more vaccine supply than demand. CVS will begin selling three over-the-counter COVID-19 tests…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 19, 2021
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began a new $1.7 billion program to identify and track COVID-19 variants through genetic sequencing. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) renewed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) for another 90…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Read MoreFour things to know about the J&J COVID Vaccine Pause and What to do if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. New data from the CDC shows a total of 5,800 “breakthrough” infections of COVID-19 for people who were fully…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Read MorePatients who experienced an allergic reaction to the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine will receive their second dose with graded dosing. President Biden endorsed making all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by April 19. This will likely create a surge in…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 5, 2021
Read MoreThe CDC updates its website and guidelines regularly, including Science Briefs; U.S. COVID-19 Cases Caused by Variants; New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected; Workplaces and Businesses. The CDC says the risk of COVID-19 spreading through contact with surfaces…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Read MoreLegislation that would eliminate the 2% Medicare sequestration payment cuts until the end of 2021, may not be approved until after the legislative recess – mid-April. Currently, the moratorium is scheduled to end 3/31. The Senate passed a bill that extends the application…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 22, 2021
Read MoreThis article compares the three vaccines that have received emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said that a variant of COVID-19 first identified in the United Kingdom…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 15, 2021
Read MoreThis week, the House of Representatives will consider legislation to waive the 4% Medicare cuts set to take effect in 2022 under the Congressional PAYGO requirement as a result of the American Rescue Plan adding $1.9 trillion to the federal deficit. The bill…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 8, 2021
Read MoreIn parallel to its vaccination efforts, the White House is developing a national COVID-19 testing strategy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new over-the-counter COVID-19 test that can be performed at home. Preliminary data suggests the drug, molnupiravir…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Read MoreThe Federal Government is beginning a new promotional campaign to encourage COVID-19 vaccination. Many federal agencies continue to develop and update COVID guidances including: COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit; payment and billing HCPCS Level I CPT code structure for specific COVID-19 vaccine…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, February 25, 2021
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will exempt all Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)-eligible clinicians (EC) from the nine percent negative payment adjustment for the 2020 reporting year (2022 payment year). CMS explains the new extreme uncontrollable…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, February 22, 2021
Read MoreThe House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on how to expand the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. Read testimony from Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and Novavax. The CDC updated many of its guidances including Clinical…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Read MoreThe administration is in discussions with 13 laboratories to improve genome sequencing of the COVID-19 variants. A new study found that Pfizer’s vaccine is less effective at producing neutralizing antibodies for a variant of the coronavirus that originated in South Africa. However…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated a large number of guidelines. A new study found that Pfizer’s vaccine is effective against new COVID-19 variants from the U.K. and South Africa. This article explores how vaccines can adapt…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, January 25, 2021
Read MoreCDC is increasing monitoring of new COVID variants; CDC provided updated vaccine codes; FDA says N95 masks can only be reused for 4 decontamination cycles Congress President Biden reached out to a bipartisan group of senators about his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan…
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General Meeting Information | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
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