Critical Collaborations in Infant and Toddler Food Allergy Management (New Webinar)
Published: April 14, 2026 Revised: April 16th, 2026
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Food allergy management in infants and toddlers can be complex, particularly for clinicians who do not have direct access to pediatric allergy specialists. Effective care often depends on strong collaboration between primary care clinicians and allergy teams to ensure timely diagnosis, appropriate management, and coordinated family support.
In this webinar, Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, will discuss up-to-date studies and guidance, practical strategies, and actionable tools to support food allergy and anaphylaxis management in young children. The session will emphasize the critical role of collaboration between primary care and allergy specialists to improve care coordination and outcomes for infants and toddlers with food allergies.
Participants will gain clinical insights, review current research, and explore practical approaches to partnering with families to support informed and effective care. Dr. Pistiner will also highlight the FAMP-IT.org resource, which includes educational videos, knowledge assessments, and printable family education materials (FAMPITFAMILY.org) that clinicians can incorporate into practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify key considerations in the recognition and management of food allergies and anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers.
- Apply practical strategies for counseling families about food allergy management.
- Describe approaches to effective collaboration between primary care clinicians and allergy specialists to support coordinated care.
- Utilize tools and educational materials from the FAMP-IT resource to enhance clinical practice and family education.
Target Audience
This webinar is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of infants and young children, including:
- Pediatricians
- Family medicine clinicians
- Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Pediatric nurses and allied health professionals involved in pediatric care
- Board-certified allergists/immunologists
- Allergy and immunology advanced practice providers (APPs), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in allergy care
The session will be valuable for clinicians across both primary care and specialty settings who are involved in the management of food allergies in infants and toddlers and who seek to strengthen collaborative care approaches.
Speaker:
Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc
Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, is a pediatric allergist and Director of Food Allergy Advocacy, Education, and Prevention at Mass General Brigham for Children and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, specializing in food allergy and anaphylaxis in infants and young children.
His work focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches to early recognition and management of food allergies, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between primary care clinicians and allergy specialists. Dr. Pistiner is committed to strengthening partnerships with families to support safe, effective, and coordinated care.
He has led the development and implementation of the Food Allergy Management and Prevention Platform for Infants and Toddlers (FAMP-IT), which provides clinicians with tools and family-centered resources to improve education, communication, and co-management of food allergies in early childhood.
Dr. Pistiner is an active member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), contributing to national efforts to advance food allergy care, education, and advocacy.
