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She conveniently forgets that at the salad... . Fresno Bee, The (CA) , Allergy Drug Wars, Prescriptions tougher to get since Claritin went over the counter. Loretta Hicks is miserable, trapped in a haze of constant sneezing and wheezing.Her allergies have kicked in, as predictable as the spring blossoms. Normally, she would be reaching for Allegra pills, but her HMO has denied her refills. It's part of a widespread attempt by insurers to save money and steer patients to Claritin, a popular allergy medication that recently became available without a prescription. And it's leaving patients like Hicks frustrated.... . Atlanta Journal Constitution, The (GA) , Study Pets help kids avoid allergies Children exposed to pets within the first year of life are much less likely to develop allergies, according to a new federal study that challenges what many d ors have believed about allergies.According to the study, led by a Medical College of Georgia researcher and published in today's Journal of the American Medical Association, exposure to at least two dogs or cats early in life may reduce by percent or more a child's risk of developing allergies in later... . . . Hamilton Spectator, The (Ontario, Canada) , A clean sweep; Two partners in a housecleaning firm have launched a hypoallergenic service for allergy and asthma sufferers They believe their business brainwave is nothing to sneeze at. Amanda Parlee and Cathy Collins, partners in a new housecleaning firm in the Hamilton area, expect that their unique hypoallergenic cleaning service will provide welcome relief to clients suffering from allergies or asthma. Even before opening their Merry Maids franchise in , the pair realized there was a potential ket for cleaning methods and products which reduced household allergens without creating more, or further... . Los Angeles Times , Allergy Shots to Be Administered by Nonmedical School Staff L.A. Unified Nurses are to train personnel on how to give injections to handle emergencies during severe reaction. As the number of children with life threatening allergies climbs, the Los Angeles Unified School District is allowing its nurses to teach nonmedical staff how to administer a shot when a student is struck with a severe allergic reaction.By the end of this month, all school district nurses and substitute nurses will have been shown how to give a preloaded epinephrine shot the standard medication given to someone experiencing a serious allergic reaction to a food or insect sting.... . Star Ledger, The (Newark, NJ) , Leave 'em all behind With a little preparation, you don't have to take your allergies on vacation L.A. TIMES SYNDICATEAutumn vacations can offer smaller crowds, shorter lines and cooler weather. But travelers who have hay fever and other environmental allergies need to choose their destinations wisely. Before booking, they might consider consulting an allergist. Internet sites and telephone information lines also can provide current information on what allergens are prevalent around the United States and, in some cases, overseas. Whether a destination will spell relief or misery... . , NUTRITION AGENCY EXAMINES ALLERGIES CHEYENNE Now that a majority of Cheyenne's children are back to eating school lunches, food allergies become a concern for school staff.There are roughly . million children in the country with some type of food allergy. Most of those allergies are to one or more of eight foods peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy and wheat.Keeping children safe from allergic reactions requires a partnership between parents, d ors and schools, said Anne... . Cincinnati Post, The (OH) May , Tips for allergy prone gardeners With continuing improvements in medication, asthma and allergy sufferers are going to a place they have generally avoided the garden. You can give your drugs a hand by minimizing the potential irritations you will find in the garden, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Washington, D.

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