The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 12-15. Here’s information on the vaccine’s effectiveness and risk of side effects.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
Learn all about the available COVID-19 vaccines, doses, side effects, ingredients, boosters and other issues of interest to people with allergies and asthma.
Happy Haunting: How to Stay Safe on Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn how you can minimize risk and maximize safety at Halloween when you have a child with a food allergy, asthma or latex allergy.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Asthma: What You Need to Know
Should people with asthma get the COVID-19 vaccine? What about the booster shot? Will asthma medications interact with the vaccine? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
COVID-19 Vaccine Reported Allergic Reactions
The latest guidance for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis due to the Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Updated August 2, 2021.
Why Getting the Flu Shot Is Critical for People with Asthma During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have moderate to severe asthma, learn why getting your flu shot is especially important due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Ask the Allergist: COVID-19 Vaccine and Anaphylaxis
Is the COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people with a history of anaphylaxis? Hear from board-certified allergist Purvi Parikh, MD.
Studies Show Fewer Asthma Attacks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn possible reasons why hospitals and emergency departments reported fewer asthma attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Latest Impact of COVID-19: Asthma, Allergies and the Long Haul (Recording)
Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM ET. COVID-19 cases have been on the rise and we’re seeing many long term effects of the virus.
What is Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Therapy for COVID-19?
Learn about monoclonal antibody infusion therapy as outpatient treatment for symptomatic COVID-19 and for prevention if exposed to the virus. Updated 8-3-2021.
Why Face Masks Are Critical for People with Asthma and Allergies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn the latest guidance for the use of asthma masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. This post was updated on July 27, 2021.
Allergy & Asthma Network Receives PCORI Award to Engage Hispanic Americans in COVID-19 and Asthma Research
Allergy & Asthma Network will host a virtual conference series to engage Hispanic Americans in asthma and COVID-19 research.
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For people living with asthma, allergies, eczema and related conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new fears and led to many questions. Allergy & Asthma Network is working tirelessly to address these fears and answer your questions. This is your one-stop shop for all things COVID-19-related. Want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccine and asthma? What’s the difference between seasonal allergy symptoms and COVID-19? Should people with asthma wear a face mask? We answer these questions, and more.