Insect Venom Allergies
The insects that are most likely to provoke dangerous allergy reactions are classified in the order Hymenoptera - bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants. Biting flies, ticks, mosquitoes and spiders also can cause allergic reactions, though they tend to be...
No H1N1 vaccine for Ontarians with egg allergies
Some Ontario residents at high risk of complications from swine flu are unable to get the vaccine against it because they are allergic to eggs.Eggs are used as incubators for the H1N1 vaccine, so Canada's chief medical officer, Dr. David Butler-Jones, has advised...
People with egg allergy face vaccine dilemma
OTTAWA – An H1N1 vaccine available in Britain for people suffering from severe egg allergies will not be used in Canada because it has not received regulatory approval, leaving thousands of Canadians without a second option for vaccinations.The Public Health Agency...
How to Prevent Dust Mite Allergies
Dust mites, which are microscopic organisms that exist in dust and dirt, can often cause allergic reactions, with symptoms that are similar to those of asthma and pollen allergies. By taking a few precautions beyond the normal scope of good housekeeping, you can...
