World Allergy Week is a global campaign of the World Allergy Organisation (WAO), which aims to raise awareness of the impact of allergy in our communities.
Why is World Allergy Week important
To raise awareness of allergic disease and related disorders and advocate for the provision of training and resources in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of these diseases and asthma, which are rising in prevalence around the world.
How to observe World Allergy Week
Bringing together multiple stakeholder groups including physicians, medical educators, patient advocates, policy makers, the general public, and health care authorities for an integrated approach to addressing the needs of patients who suffer from allergic diseases and asthma and those who provide care for them.
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celebrating diversity of microbes, microbiome habitats, diets to feed and fuel microbiomes and the diversity among microbiome researchers.
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Resources
In order to celebrate today effectively, here is a list of resources you can use to make the day special – or to plan ahead
- COVID-19 & Allergy Information Sheet (PDF)
- COVID-19 & Allergy Infographic (PNG) (PDF)
Reference Sites