Why Ottawa needs a national food-allergy action plan

Access to an allergist is critical to an accurate diagnosis and allergy education and support, yet many Canadians lack this support.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor last year temporarily allowed supplies of Auvi-Q as an alternative to lessen the burden on Canadian families due to a shortage of EpiPens.
Last fall, policymakers were given a glimpse into the urgency with which families affected by food allergy live on a daily basis. The global shortage of EpiPen auto-injectors made headlines and prompted cross-partisan interest, ultimately leading Health Minister Ginet...

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