EAACI to Launch World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day on 21 November at FAAM-EUROBAT 2024

ATHENS, Greece, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is proud to announce the inaugural World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day on 21 November 2024. This landmark initiative, held on the opening day of FAAM-EUROBAT 2024 in Athens, Greece, seeks to lift consciousness and promote important steps in stopping and managing anaphylaxis, a extreme, doubtlessly life-threatening allergic response.

Anaphylaxis impacts roughly 1-2% of the worldwide inhabitants, with incidents on the rise worldwide. This extreme allergic response calls for quick medical intervention and sometimes stems from publicity to widespread allergens, together with particular meals, insect stings, medicines, or latex. Despite the dangers, consciousness of anaphylaxis signs, causes, and emergency responses stays low. World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day addresses these information gaps and fosters a worldwide understanding of this crucial well being difficulty.

FAAM-EUROBAT 2024

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Meeting & European Consortium on Application of Flow Cytometry in Allergy, Athens- Greece, 21-23 November

Through varied instructional actions, World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day will underscore the significance of immediate emergency responses and preventive measures. EAACI invitations medical professionals, allergy societies, and stakeholders worldwide to take part and amplify the message inside their communities.

In conjunction with today, EAACI may even launch “A Practical Guide for Patients,” a complete useful resource developed to assist sufferers and caregivers in understanding, managing, and stopping anaphylactic reactions. This information affords sensible insights on figuring out triggers, utilizing adrenaline auto-injectors appropriately, and creating personalised motion plans to handle danger in on a regular basis life.

“We are thrilled to launch World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day as part of FAAM-EUROBAT 2024,” mentioned Dr Maria Torres, EAACI President. “With this initiative, we hope to empower individuals, families, and healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools to prevent and respond to anaphylaxis. This is an essential step toward improving patient care and reducing the impact of this serious health condition.”

FAAM-EUROBAT 2024, EAACI’s famend Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Meeting, will run from 21-23 November, that includes international leaders in allergy analysis and care. World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day will function a key second throughout the convention to spotlight EAACI’s dedication to affected person security and allergy consciousness.

For extra data on World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day or the “Practical Guide for Patients,” please go to EAACI Anaphylaxis Awareness Day website.

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