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Today, Anaphylaxis Canada announced the launch of their Why Risk It? Teen Video Series . This project is one of the key initiatives undertaken by the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) which is made up of 23 teens and young adults from across Canada, ranging in age from 15 to 23 years. This group is responsible for providing input and direction on the youth program, which is geared towards offering resources and support to the most at-risk group for anaphylaxis: pre-teens, teens, and young adults. The Teen Video Series is a collection of five short clips dealing with common social situations faced by teens: Dating with Food Allergies Food Allergies and High School Dining Out with Food Allergies Eating Safely with Food Allergies Travelling with Food Allergies These videos serve as a dynamic resource for the community, including students, families, friends and educators and can be found at the youth website http://www.whyriskit.ca/pages/en/home.php and YouTube. Please feel free to share this ...

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SPECIAL MEETING OF MPs CALLED TO DISCUSS ANAPHYLAXIS Individuals from across Canada have been connecting with their MPs - and this work is paying off. Your stories have provided MPs and Ministers with direct insight into the realities and challenges of living with anaphylaxis - whether it's related to food labelling, flying, or the work you undertake to educate your community. Our combined efforts have resulted in MPs calling a meeting to discuss what the federal government may do to better respond to the growing number of Canadians with anaphylaxis. In the weeks ahead, we suggest you contact your MP and urge her/him to attend the meeting hosted by MP Dean Allison on December 7. READ THE LATEST ON OUR PROGRESS IN OTTAWA "Members of Parliament will be meeting in Ottawa in the coming weeks to discuss how the federal government can better respond ... Rick Dykstra, MP "Dean Allison, Niagara West - Glanbrook MP, will be hosting a nonpartisan meeting of ...