Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

New England Chapter 

109 Highland Avenue     Needham , MA   02494 Phone:  781 444-7778 

Toll Free: 1- 877-2ASTHMA                                                  Email:  aafane@aafane.org

Chapter Services Calendar of Events Support Groups     Food Allergies    Child Care Providers Teen Topics Membership Memorial and Tribute Donations Health Care Providers Controlling Asthma Triggers Educational Materials New England Newsletter Facts and Figures Frequently Asked Questions
 
 Join or donate now!
      You can:
       - donate on-line (click here)
      - print a membership form (click on the "Membership" box above)
             and mail it with a check, or
      - call the office to use a credit card or request a donation
          envelope (781-444-7778).

Your child needs an
Asthma Action Plan at school!

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation 

of New England and 

Asthma Signals, Inc. 

collaborate on an 

innovate mobile technology

designed to tackle Pediatric Asthma

(Click here)

 An Asthma Action Plan is the tool you need to help keep your child healthy.

 Your school nurse needs an Asthma Action Plan to take better care of your child.

 If you haven't already done so, make an appointment with your child's doctor and give a copy of your child's current written Asthma Action Plan to the school nurse.

Click here for parent flyer in English

Click here for parent flyer in Spanish

Click here for parent flyer in Portuguese

 

Click below or contact AAFA New England for an Asthma Action Plan form or more information about asthma.  (Your doctor’s office or state department of public health may have its own form.  Contact us for a link to your state’s form.)

Student Asthma Action Card  

Child Care Asthma & Allergy Action Card  

 

Stop the Flu from Getting YOU!

Influenza peaks in February and continues through May, so it's not too late to get a flu shot. Check with your health care provider,  local department of health, or pharmacy.

People with egg allergy should be vaccinated under the supervision of an allergist.

Did you miss these special programs this fall?


Young Adults with Food Allergies


A forum on the social, emotional and practical issues of living independently with food allergies.  

Contact us for copies of handouts or to be notified about future programs

 (Tel. 781-444-7778 or by e-mail: aafane@aafane.org)


Food Allergies and College: 

 Planning for Campus Life


A forum for high school juniors and seniors and their parents.

Contact us for copies of handouts or to be notified about future programs

 (Tel. 781-444-7778 or by e-mail: aafane@aafane.org)

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2012 Scholarship Competition:

Growing Up with

Asthma and Allergies

High school seniors from the six New England states are eligible to enter the competition for a $500.00 scholarship. 

The deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting materials is Feb. 29, 2012.

Click here for details and an application form.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
New England Chapter 
Educational Support Group Programs

provide you with opportunities to

  Learn from experts      Get your questions answered

Meet others who share your concerns         Find resources and confidence

Click here for calendar of meeting dates and topics

Check back regularly or call for updates: 781-444-7778.

Click here for locations and schedules 
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Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.  -  FREE and Open to the public

See below and  support groups page for details about speakers, topics, and driving directions.  

 

We need your support to run these programs.  

If you would like to receive e-mail announcements about upcoming meetings and programs, send us your e-mail address and tell us where you live, so we can let you know about meetings in your area. We will not share your name or e-mail address with other` organizations.  

 

Do you know about the
"No Biggie Bunch"?

  

   

     It’s a delightful children’s book    

      series to help kids cope creatively

     with  food allergies.

 

Click here for more information

about these terrific books. 

 

 

 

Contact us:

aafane@aafane.org
Phone: 781-444-7778
Toll free: 1-877-2-ASTHMA
Fax: 781-444-7718

 

If you have any comments about this web site or if you can't find the information you are looking for, please contact us at aafane@aafane.org

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