Anaphylaxis Community and Media Resources
In Canada
Allergy and Asthma Information Association (AAIA)
The AAIA maintains a phone line for those who have questions or concerns about allergies and asthma, including anaphylaxis.
Phone: 1-800-611-7011 (National office)
Website: aaia.ca
Anaphylaxis Canada
Anaphylaxis Canada provides information, programs and services to support individuals and families living with potentially life-threatening allergies. Trained staff are available by phone and email to answer anaphylaxis-related questions.
Phone: 416-785-5666 / 1-866-785-5660
Email: info@anaphylaxis.ca
Website: anaphylaxis.ca
Canadian Medic Alert Foundation
MedicAlert® offers the protection of a universally recognized emergency medical information and information service. Call their toll-free 1-800 number to order custom engraved bracelets or necklaces with a member ID number.
MedicAlert® offers subsidies for memberships and stainless steel bracelets and necklaces for families in need.
Fax: 1-800-392-8422
Website: medicalert.ca
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In Peel Region
Peel District School Board/Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Anaphylaxis Resource Kits are distributed to all school boards, publicly funded schools and boards of health in Ontario.
- The most recent edition 2011, contains:
- Auto-injector training devices
- Canadian Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology’s consensus Statement manual, Anaphylaxis in School & Other Settings, 2nd Edition (Revised)
- Instructional DVDs
- Awareness Posters
- Information Pamphlets
An online Anaphylaxis Training is available at eworkshop.on.ca/allergies.
Contact Peel District School Board Special Education Services or Dufferin-Peel District School Board Health and Safety to see which resources are available to schools on request.
