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October 12, 2025

Travel tips for children with food allergies

This mom’s tips will help take some of the worry out of navigating food allergies while traveling.

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Halloween safety for trick-or-treating with food allergies

Here's help for parents of children with food allergies, to avoid scares while trick-or-treating.

Why should I be tested for a penicillin allergy?

You can safely check if that penicillin allergy in your medical history is truly an issue that could keep you from treatment.

Is it an allergy or something else?

Allergy symptoms and those of some illnesses overlap. Here’s how to use clues to tell what’s likely going on.

5 tips for managing food allergies around the holidays

Avoid potentially serious food allergy reactions with these proactive steps.

You’ve got options when it comes to asthma

Familiarizing yourself with current pediatric asthma guidelines can help you get the most up-to-date care.…

Asthma care has come a long way, baby

Parents: Your child doesn’t have to suffer like you did.

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Types of Allergies: The My Vanderbilt Health Guide

From seasonal and food allergies to insect stings, we’ve got the details for navigating these sneezy, itchy and sometimes scary situations.

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Expert Q&A: Sinus issues

Oh, the pressure. Here's what causes it and what can be done about sinus issues.

Child wearing sports jersey using asthma inhaler

Can a child with asthma still play sports?

The short answer is yes, say asthma experts. It’s all about management

What to expect with allergy testing

Learn the steps of skin and blood testing for allergies and the benefits.

What is contact dermatitis?

An overview of this common skin irritation, and how to control it.

A guide to understanding allergies

Get to know the cause of allergies, the symptoms to look out for and the treatment options that exist.