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Health > Conditions and Diseases > Allergies

Offers resources on allergies including the signs and symptoms, prevention, care and control, risk factors and the related health issues and concerns.


+Food Allergies

It's Your Health - Severe Allergic Reactions

Life-threatening, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to foods, insect bites and other triggers are on the rise in Canada. Fortunately, they can largely be avoided or treated.
Source:     Health Canada

Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts

Canadian Food Inspection Agency food recalls and allergy alerts. Sign up here to receive these recalls and alerts by email.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

It's Your Health - Safe Use of Medicines

Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can help cure diseases and make you feel better. However, all medicines should be used carefully.
Source:     Health Canada

Scent-free policy for the workplace

Suggests how workplaces may create scent-free work environments. Lists possible scented products in the workplace and offers sample policy statements, notices, and employee survey questions.
Source:     Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety