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 Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to educate your patients, family, friends, co-workers and others about these diseases.
Each year, AAFA asks the President of the United States to officially designate May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month. We make it easy for you to join in the activities by inviting you to use AAFA materials and tools to bring healthy messages to work, school and home.
Get an Awareness Month Planning Kit from the EPA.
Spring Allergy Capital Rankings for 2009
There is no place safe from allergies in America, and some cities are more problematic than others.
The Allergy Capitals is an annual research project of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to identify
"the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies" in the spring and fall seasons. This year Louisville, KY, has risen
to the top. Visit www.AllergyCapitals.com to see where over 100 cities are on the list this year.
Asthma Capital Rankings for 2009
No city is free from asthma triggers, and some cities are more challenging places to live than others. This year, St. Louis,
MO, has been named the top "Asthma Capital" in our annual ranking of "the 100 most challenging places to live with asthma." Visit
www.AsthmaCapitals.com to see where over 100 cities are on the list this year.
"Swine" Flu Resources
The "flu" is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and can
lead to death in severe cases. "Avian" and "swine" flu are examples of different strains of the flu virus. For people with asthma,
guarding against the flu is important every year because your lung function can be compromised if you catch the flu, making your asthma symptoms even worse.
Stay informed about the current "swine" flu (officially called the H1N1 strain), and remain aware of the flu all year long by clicking on the links below.
Events Supporting 2009 National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month:
May 4, 2009
Asthma Educator’s Day
www.asthmaeducators.org
May 5, 2009
World Asthma Day
http://www.ginasthma.com/WADIndex.asp
May 10 – 16, 2009
Food Allergy Awareness Week
http://www.foodallergy.org/FAAW/index.html
May 16, 2009 – 7:30am
Claudia Rose Asthma Foundation Walk/Run
6606 Hampshire Circle in Waldorf, MD
www.claudiaroseasthmafoundation.org
May 16, 2009 - 1:00pm
Rhode Island Asthma Day
325 Public St in Providence, RI
kking@nhpri.org
May 17, 2009 – 1:00pm
121st Annual May Day Parade
Along Market Street in Downtown St. Louis, MO
Sponsored by an educational grant from AstraZeneca and conducted as part of AAFA’s Asthma Capitals™ program.
http://www.anniemalone.com/events.html
May 17, 2009 – 4:00pm
McDonald’s May Day Blues Fest
Kiener Plaza in Downtown St. Louis, MO
Sponsored by an educational grant from AstraZeneca and conducted as part of AAFA’s Asthma Capitals™ program.
www.mcdonaldsstl.com/com_annie.asp
If you would like more information on how you can host an Awareness Month event in May 2009 in your local community, please contact our Development Manager, at info@aafa.org or toll-free at 1-800-7ASTHMA.
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