Food Allergy Center at MGH

09/04/2026

https://kevinmd.com/2026/09/epinephrine-on-airplanes-should-not-depend-on-the-airline.html

A new FAA proposal would stop requiring epinephrine on airplanes. See what in-flight anaphylaxis care stands to lose, and the 7 fixes physicians should demand.

06/11/2026

Human milk has a lot of important nutrients. Colostrum, the first milk that comes out after giving birth, helps to protect your baby, as it is rich in antibodies. This can help build their immune system.

06/01/2026

04/21/2026

Believe it or not, early infancy is a great time to start thinking about preventing food allergies. Even though a newborn baby isn't ready to start solids, there are things you can do to help lower their risk later on. This video will touch on topics like breastfeeding, mothers' diet, baby skincare, and more. Check out fampit-family.org for additional family-friendly resources.If you're a clinician, visit famp-it.org for further clinical guidance and best practices.
https://youtu.be/5q73gxbpUIs?si=jzKu0K6G2zZ1xFvj

Preventing Food Allergies - What you and your family can do in the first several months

03/31/2026

Anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers can look a little different than in older children and adults. Learn more about the signs and symptoms at: https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/research/our-food-allergy-research/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-in-infants/

03/16/2026

03/04/2026

Join us on March 17th for our seminar, "The Earlier, The Better? Rethinking When We Introduce Allergens", with Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSC, Director of Food Allergy Advocacy, Education and Prevention, Food Allergy Center at Mass General Brigham for Children.

🔗 Register now and submit your questions for the live Q&A: https://foodallergyscience.org/seminar-series/

02/24/2026

⛸️❄️ Allergy Olympics: Teamwork on Ice ❄️⛸️

Join us on March 7, 2026 for a fun-filled afternoon on the ice with the Mass General Brigham for Children Food Allergy Buddies Program! This special event is all about teamwork, mentorship, and building confidence within our food allergy community.

📍 Porrazzo Skating Rink
199 Coleridge Street
East Boston, MA 02128

🕐 Bigs & Middles: Arrive at 1:15 PM
🕜 Littles: Arrive at 1:30 PM
🕒 Event ends: 3:20 PM

⚠️ Helmets are required for all participants.

Interested in joining the Food Allergy Buddies Program? Learn more and register below:
🔹 Registration: https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=WDLKDKT4CD4FKY7X

🔹 Program webpage: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/food-allergies/food-allergy-community

🔹 Read about us in Allergic Living:
https://www.allergicliving.com/2025/12/26/program-empowers-kids-with-food-allergies-aims-to-go-national/

We can’t wait to see our Bigs, Middles, and Littles on the ice! 💙

12/30/2025

The Food Allergy Buddies Program is a remarkable mentorship program in which high schoolers ("Bigs") help young kids ("Littles") learn about managing food allergies – and life. “The Bigs were always helping me to feel confident," says teen mentor Olivia, who has multiple . “Now as a Big, I get to help younger kids feel more confident and to connect.” Learn about kids' experiences in the Mass General Brigham for Children program here: https://www.allergicliving.com/2025/12/26/program-empowers-kids-with-food-allergies-aims-to-go-national/
Our article includes info about taking the Buddies Program national. An ambitious joint effort between Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Food Allergy Center at MGH.

Kids With Food Allergies Foundation The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, FAACT