{"id":1080,"date":"2010-06-07T08:58:49","date_gmt":"2010-06-07T12:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2010-11-13T07:26:26","modified_gmt":"2010-11-13T11:26:26","slug":"a-call-for-action-in-ottawa-on-anaphylaxis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/?p=1080","title":{"rendered":"A call for action in Ottawa on anaphylaxis"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, a band of volunteers in Niagara launched a new awareness drive for anaphylaxis \u2013 the medical condition relating to severe, life-threatening allergies. With the leadership of NASK President Cindy Paskey, we hope to make our world a little safer for our children. We are asking the government to re-think its policies regarding anaphylaxis and develop a comprehensive approach to reducing risks and make environments safer for those coping with this ever-present threat. <\/span><\/p>\n

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A Niagara Region MP is moving a motion inb the House of Commons today. Below is the lead of the NASK press release. Go to www.nask.ca<\/span><\/a> to read the release in full \u2013 and to learn more about our efforts. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Niagara West – Glanbrook Member of Parliament Dean Allison gave notice for a motion in the House of Commons today:\u00a0 <\/span>That in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of life.
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anaphylaxis is a medical condition describing people with severe, life threatening allergies.\u00a0 <\/span>Reactions are rapid in onset and may cause death without immediate treatment.\u00a0 <\/span>Food is the most common cause of anaphylaxis, but insect stings, medicine, latex or exercise can cause reactions. \u00a0<\/span>In Canada, the most common food allergens are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, shellfish, fish, sesame and wheat. Anaphylaxis has no cure, though important research and efforts to find a cure are underway.\u00a0 <\/span>Avoidance is the required preventative measure.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The MP\u2019s motion is welcomed by hundreds of family members of the local group Niagara Anaphylaxis Support and Knowledge (NASK).\u00a0 <\/span>They seek to motivate support across Canada for the Niagara MP\u2019s efforts to raise greater awareness on Parliament Hill and prompt responsible action with Government officials. NASK President Cindy Paskey explains, \u201cAs more and more Canadian families face the challenges of raising a child with one or multiple severe allergies, a coordinated, thoughtful set of government initiatives will help to raise public understanding of anaphylaxis, and provide greater safety of its children and citizens. \u00a0<\/span>We ask government to take steps\u00a0to\u00a0help to reduce the risk of unnecessary and preventable anaphylactic attacks.\u00a0 <\/span>Everyone benefits.\u00a0 <\/span>Medical emergencies are avoided.\u00a0 <\/span>Lives are saved.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ms. Paskey adds, \u201cOf necessity, there is a great deal of personal responsibility when living with anaphylaxis.\u00a0 <\/span>Avoiding your allergens is the only way to stay alive.\u00a0 <\/span>With the support of MPs and\u00a0 <\/span>government officials, we can raise greater public understanding, promote responsible safety measures, educate people on the signs of a reaction and how to help a person in need – similar to CPR education. This coordinated government approach will lead to reducing risk and to safer environments for those living with life-threatening allergies and to those providing care and services. Canadians and our governments have successfully tackled a wide range of health concerns that has made Canada a safer, healthier, happier place to live.\u00a0 <\/span>Anaphylaxis deserves the same attention.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Please consider joining our efforts and make your views known to your MP this summer! Go to <\/em><\/strong>www.nask.ca<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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