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Allergic to condoms? Advice for the latex sensitive  Suggests latex-free options for birth control and protection against sexually transmitted infections for people who are allergic to latex. Source: Halifax Sexual Health Centre Allergies  Provides basic information about allergies and discusses different types of allergies such as hayfever, food, insect, and latex allergies. Source: Calgary Health Region From: Health content Allergies  Explains the different types of allergies. Focuses on anaphylactic shock, outlining some causes, the symptoms, and prevention measures for this severe allergic reaction. Source: Canadian Lung Association Allergies and asthma  Explains what allergies are and how they can make asthma worse. Includes a chart listing common allergens and suggestions for avoiding them. Discusses some treatments that are available to control allergies. Source: Canadian Lung Association From: Asthma Allergies in children  Lists common allergic substances and typical reactions. Stresses the importance of being aware of children's allergies, knowing how to avoid substances that trigger allergies, and being prepared to manage reactions. Recommends that child care centres have a policy for managing children with allergies. Source: Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) Allergy alerts and food recalls  Lists the foods most commonly associated with food allergies and explains what a food recall is. Discusses the role of the government in ensuring food safety. Presents information on the free e-mail subscription service concerning allergy alerts and food recalls. Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Allergy and Environmental Health Association of Quebec  Aims to educate on environmental sensitivities (ES), to prevent ES by educating people on domestic toxic products, to support people who has ES, and to support research on the diagnostic methods of this illness. Web site includes acces to news and environmental health related resources. Source: Allergy and Environmental Health Association of Quebec (AEHAQ) Allergy and Environmental Health Association, Ottawa Branch  Aims to raise awareness within the community, corporations, governments, educational institutions, the medical community and the general public to prevent further cases of environmental sensitivity. Web site includes resources on safe food, water, and housing. Source: Allergy and Environmental Health Association, Ottawa Branch Allergy/Asthma Information Association  Provides information, sponsors support groups, develops educational materials, and acts as an advocate for sufferers of allergies and asthma. Web site includes articles on allergies, asthma, and anaphylaxis. Source: Allergy/Asthma Information Association (AAIA) Anaphylaxis Canada  Provides information and support to people who are affected by life-threatening allergies, raises public awareness, and advocates changes in society that will provide safer environments for people with anaphylaxis. Web site includes product alerts, frequently asked questions, and a glossary of terms. Source: Anaphylaxis Canada
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