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Can anyone offer input on the FAAN food allergy conference? Is it worth the expense and travel? (And babysitter finding)?

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Submitted by jenniferbfab on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 10:13.

I attended the FAAN conference in Tarrytown last year. I thought it was worth every penny. I did leave early, after doctors and scientists finished with their portion. I did not find the emotional touchy-feely parts as useful. The portions of the program addressing current research were FANTASTIC.

I think it depends in part on what you hope to get out of the experience. I am hoping to go again this year, specifically to hear new research info.

Best wishes,
Jennifer B
www.foodallergybuzz.com
www.peanutfreebaseball.com

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Submitted by SpiritedLady on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 11:10.

I have had PA for 62 years and because of recent serious changes in my reactions, I am on the hunt to find out more information about PA. Do you know if there is a calendar that can tell me where there conferences are going to be held? Going to one may be beneficial to me. Thanks

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Submitted by jenniferbfab on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 11:16.

Sure! Visit FAAN's website at www.foodallergy.org. Also, here is a link to the page regarding the 4 conference locations/dates for 2010: http://www.foodallergy.org/page/food-allergy-conferences

Please note FAAN focuses on all of the big 8 allergens as defined by FDA, not just peanut. Last year, the doctors/researchers did discuss various peanut allergy research projects and it was very informative.

I would also recommend reading some of the top peanut allergy books such as those authored by Dr. Sicherer and Dr. Young.

Best wishes,
Jennifer B

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Submitted by SpiritedLady on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 13:05.

Thank you Jennifer, I am going to go to the library to see if they have a copy of books by the authors you suggested.

Annell

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Submitted by Michaels Mom on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 16:29.

Thank you for the input. Tarrytown is the one we're considering going to...it's just far enough away from home to make me nervous about leaving the boys. Once I saw how close Tarrytown was to the Bronx I got nervous about how the driving will be too (I lived outside NYC for a year, so I KNOW I drive like a country girl:)). I'm sure we'll go- it's so close to home, really, how could we not.

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