TiARA submission to the Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Following a referral on 27 August 2019 from the Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP, the Committee will inquire into and report on allergies and anaphylaxis.

TiARA has completed a submission specifically apropos of tick-induced allergies addressing the following;

1. The potential and known causes, prevalence, impacts and costs of anaphylaxis in Australia

2. The adequacy of food and drug safety process and food and drug allergy management, auditing and compliance (including food allergen labelling by manufacturers and food service providers).

3. The adequacy and consistency of professional education, training, management/treatment standards and patient record systems for allergy and anaphylaxis.

4. Access to and cost of services, including diagnosis, testing, management, treatment and support.

5. Developments in research into allergy and anaphylaxis including prevention, causes, treatment and emerging treatments (such as oral immunotherapy).

7. The impact of unnecessary drug avoidance due to unconfirmed drug allergies and its management.

TiARA’s full submission may be seen here