Discover resources for health care providers and communities to ensure evidence-based care for children with allergic and immunology disorders. 


Allergy and Immunology Overview

Allergic and immunologic diseases encompass a range of disorders that include allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, drug allergy, insect sting allergy and primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. Pediatricians can support children affected by these disorders with early recognition, referral to pediatric allergy and immunology specialists and educating families on management strategies.

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Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan

Download this personalizable allergy and anaphylaxis emergency plan that can enhance the care of children at risk of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. 

Emergency plans are an important tool for anaphylaxis education. They can improve outcomes by guiding recognition of the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, improve knowledge on how and when to use self-administered epinephrine and empower patients, caregivers and school personnel to initiate treatment. 

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Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Neffy / Anaphylaxis

Use this ACAAI prior authorization appeal letter generator to create a customized, scientifically based prior authorization appeal letter for Neffy/anaphylaxis in just 10 minutes. This HIPAA compliant letter is generated in a Word document, where you can edit it and/or save to the patient’s chart.

 

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Resources for Communities

Professional Tools & Resources

PediaLink Course: Food Allergies: Building Allergy Smart Environments
A food allergy is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition and commonly experienced amongst children. In fact, 1 in 13 children have food allergies and over 60% of food allergy reactions that occur at school take place in early care and education settings. Because of this, it is critically important that early care and education providers implement strategies to prevent exposure to food allergens and understand how to identify and treat a serious food allergic reaction. Acknowledgements: This module was supported in part through a grant provided by the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
AAP News Focus on Subspecialties (FoS) Articles
Explore the latest insights in allergy and immunology with AAP's Focus on Subspecialties articles.

Webinars

View webinars on allergy & immunology related topics for pediatric clinicians, patients, and families.

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Section on Allergy and Immunology (SOAI)
Our mission is to ensure children receive the highest quality of allergy, asthma and immunology care. To accomplish this, we provide several educational, training, and research programs and continually advocate for improved allergy, asthma and immunology care and services.

Podcasts and Voices Blogs

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Management of Food Allergies in Schools, Neonatal Resuscitation Program

In this episode, Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP, discusses the management of food allergies in schools. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Gary Weiner, MD, FAAP, about the ninth edition of the neonatal resuscitation program.

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October 28, 2025

Evolving Dimensions in the Pediatrician-Family-Patient Relationship, New Anaphylaxis Definition

In this episode, Douglas Diekema, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Douglas Opel, MD, MPH, discuss the new and evolving dimensions in the pediatrician-family-patient relationship. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Julie Wang, MD, FAAP, about the new anaphylaxis definition and clinical support tool.

Pediatrics on Call

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September 9, 2025

Can Eczema Predict Allergies to Foods Like Peanuts? Tips for Introducing Foods to Babies

Dr. Michael Pistiner joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to discuss peanut allergies and the link between eczema and allergies. He shares tips about introducing new foods to infants and what to do if your child has a family history of peanut allergies.

Healthy Children Podcast

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April 24, 2025

Allergies and Asthma: Keeping Kids Safe When They’re Not at Home

Andrea Pappalardo, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about managing allergies and asthma outside the home. They focus on school policies, best practices for sports and other activities, and teaching children to advocate for themselves.

Healthy Children Podcast

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October 24, 2024

Food Allergies, Hospital Pediatrics Mental Health Special

In this episode David Stukus, MD, FAAP, and Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP, promote food allergy awareness with a conversation about new strategies for diagnosing and treating several conditions. 

Pediatrics on Call

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May 13, 2024

Food Allergy Prevention, Medical Device Workarounds

In this episode Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, member of the executive committee of the AAP Section on Allergy and Immunology, explains changes to the guidance on food allergy prevention.

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May 11, 2021

Last Updated

10/31/2025

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American Academy of Pediatrics