What Peanut Allergy Families Need to Know Now If your child is receiving Palforzia for peanut allergy, you may be asking: What happens when Palforzia is discontinued? What are our options? Is oral immunotherapy still possible? These are important and timely questions. Palforzia, the first FDA approved oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy, will be phased
Living with food allergies extends far beyond simply avoiding certain foods. For many patients and their families, the psychological impact of managing IgE-mediated food allergies can be just as challenging as the physical aspects. If you or your child has been diagnosed with food allergies, you may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed by
Many people worry they are “allergic” to penicillin, but most who carry that label are not truly allergic and can actually take penicillin safely after proper evaluation. Understanding what a real penicillin allergy is, how to get tested, and when to avoid penicillin can help you and your clinician choose the safest and most
Many parents ask: “When should I introduce peanuts to my child?” and “Will early introduction really prevent peanut allergies?” These questions reflect a significant shift in how we approach food allergies in infants. The answer is encouraging and backed by substantial research. Recent evidence shows that introducing peanuts early in your infant’s diet can significantly
Please join us for a complimentary workshop by, Peyton Lessard, MS Peyton earned her degree in Nutrition communications and behavior change from Tufts University. During this presentation Peyton will discuss all areas of nutrition when living with a food allergy. This presentation will give you an overview of what a food allergy is, highlight food
The New England Food Allergy Treatment Center (NEFATC) – West Hartford will be closing on June 23, 2023. Patients undergoing oral immunotherapy (OIT) build-up or needing follow-up visits have several options. Transfer your care to the New England Food Allergy Treatment Center Boston/Quincy, MA. Quincy location information is available on our website contact us page.
NEFATC – Boston is excited to welcome Morgan Denno, APRN to our medical staff. She will be starting on May 4th when the office re-opens!! ✨✨✨ Morgan is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her BSN at Western Connecticut State University and her MSN from Sacred Heart University. She began her clinical practice as a
From the day our doors opened at NEFATC I knew this was going to be more than a job. The past 9 years have been rewarding to me in a way words can never express. Personally, my daughter’s life changed forever due to OIT. As one of our first patients, she has been in maintenance
We were featured in an article about desensitization treatment from the Connecticut Health I-Team. Read the article below or contact us regarding our treatment options. (Photo by Carl Jordan Castro) Desensitization Gives Some Children With Food Allergies A Viable Treatment Option
The staff at NEFATC Boston would like to share their holiday spirit! Today is ugly sweater day!
Listen to Dr Vallen’s discussion with Jeffrey Davis, host of Radio Entrepreneurs, about New England Food Allergy Treatment Centers use oral immunotherapy to help patients with food allergies.
Please join us on November 7th from 5:30-8 pm for our first Open House. We are excited to welcome the Food Allergy families of Northern New England to our new facility that specializes in Oral Immunotherapy to Milk, Egg, Peanut, Tree Nut and Sesame Seed. Located at 700 Congress Street, Suite 305, Quincy, MA 02169, tour