14th Paediatric Allergy Update

Join us for the latest updates in paediatric allergy and immunotherapy, at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Hosted by the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, the Paediatric Allergy Update provides emerging research evidence and up-to-date clinical guidelines in the evolving landscape of allergy and immunology. Running once every two years, the event aims to improve knowledge and skills around the assessment and best practice management of common allergic disorders in children and young people. This year, we have an exciting program with an incredible line-up of experts in the field. In particular, we will cover updates on: • oral immunotherapy through the ADAPT program • primary prevention in allergy • new adrenaline devices • hives and angiodema • drug and insect allergy • periodic fevers. Who should attend? Clinicians and allied health professionals looking after children with atopic disorders, including JMOs, paediatricians, general practitioners, nurses and dietitians. What's included? • Day entry to the Update at The Children's Hospital at Westmead • Lunch and afternoon tea • 3-month access to recorded lectures (subject to speaker consent). Program 11:30 am - Lunch Session 1 | Chair: Dr Shruti Swamy 12:30 pm - Welcome | Dr Peter Hsu 12:35 pm - Allergy prevention - an update | Katie Frith 1:00 pm - Urticaria and angiodema | Prof Connie Katelaris 1:30 pm - Adrenaline devices - what's new? | Briony Tyquin 2:00 pm - Drug allergy | Dr Melanie Wong 2:40 pm - Afternoon tea Session 2 | Chair: Dr Eric Lee 3:00 pm - Insect allergy | Dr John Tan 3:30 pm - Oral immunotherapy program: ADAPT update | Dr Lara Ford 4:00 pm - Climbing the milk and egg ladders | Dr Isabelle Bosi 4:30 pm - Periodic fever syndromes | Dr Paul Gray 5:00 pm - Close Corporate sponsor We'd like to thank Viatris for their support of our event. Contact For event enquiries and registration support, please email [email protected] or call (02) 7825 3418 during office hours.