New Pamphlet Gives Overview of Food Allergies

Format: Pamphlet
Institute: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

People wanting to learn about food allergies, their possible causes, and ways to diagnose and treat them can read a new pamphlet, Food Allergy: An Overview. Produced by NIAID for the public, this pamphlet also describes non-allergic reactions to foods known as food intolerances, which can be confused with food allergies. It also describes some unproven and controversial food allergy theories.

Next Steps
To view a PDF file of the brochure, visit www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/pdf/foodallergy.pdf. A free copy can be ordered online at www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/orderforms/freepampo.htm or from the NIAID Office of Communications and Public Liaison at (301) 496-5717.