Ask the Allergist - Victoria, BC

Living with food allergies can be challenging, but with the right information and resources, it can be effectively managed. PACT (Protecing Anaphylatic Children Today), extend an invitation to join Victoria allergist Dr. Peter Lee along with community representatives - Laura Bantock (Anaphylaxis Canada), Linda Kirste (Ministry of Health 811 Dietician), and BJ Chute (Ambulance Paramedic), for an informal exchange of information and discussion of what's on your mind at an Ask the Allergist session at the Victoria Asthma and Allergy Fair on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

The drop-in fair, organized by PACT (Protecting Anaphylactic Children Today), is free to the public and takes place at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
The Ask the Allergist session is presented and sponsored by Anaphylaxis Canada and Green Shield Canada.

More information: http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/en/files/Victoria_PACT_ATA.pdf

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