Living Well Everyday

When someone develops a food allergy, everyone in the family must learn to adapt. FARE has information and resources that will help you to stay safe and live well—today and every day.

Tips for Keeping Safe at Home

By changing the way you shop, cook and clean, you can sit down to meals that are safe for family members with food allergies.

Common Questions

We’ve answered some of your most frequent questions about managing food allergies.

Taking Care of Yourself

Sometimes, it can seem like life is all about having a food allergy. Here are tips to help you take care of yourself and your relationships.

More Popular Resources

Avoiding Cross-Contact

Learn how to prevent cross-contact, which happens when an allergen is accidentally transferred from one food to another.

Common Allergens

Although nearly any food can trigger an allergic reaction, there are eight common foods that cause the majority of reactions. Learn more here.

Egg Allergy and Vaccines

Learn which vaccines may contain egg protein, and how people with egg allergy should approach getting vaccinated.

Handwashing

Washing hands and cleaning surfaces properly reduces the risk of exposure to food allergens.

How to Read Food Labels

Managing life with a food allergy means reading packaged food labels—every time you purchase that food.

Talking to Children About Their Food Allergy

Through clear communication, you can help your child understand what it means to have a food allergy and how to stay safe.

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan

Get to know this document, the cornerstone of personalized treatment for any person with a food allergy.

Bullying Prevention

Learn about food allergies and how to prevent food allergy bullying with the “It’s Not a Joke” campaign.

Laws and Regulations

Learn about the U.S. laws and regulations regarding food allergies, from food labeling to students’ rights.

Clinical Trials

Resources to help you find and learn more about clinical trials.

Food Allergy Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Disasters—earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and so on—can happen at any time, often with little notice. Make sure your family is prepared.

We were distraught and unsure how to make all of the changes needed to keep him safe. FARE has been our primary resource from the day of diagnosis and still is today, four years later.

-Amy, food allergy mom