This website is intended for Irish healthcare professionals only.

Supporting you in the management of cow's milk allergy

Abbott and Allergy UK have developed a number of useful resources for healthcare professionals to help you manage cow’s milk allergy (CMA) and support the families of infants with the condition. You can download all of these resources and more from: www.allergyuk.org/weaning/supportpack

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EleCare® prescription
request letter

An editable Word document for you to complete and send to a patient’s GP to request an EleCare prescription for the patient until further notice.

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Alimentum® prescription
request letter

An editable Word document for you to complete and send to a patient’s GP to request an Alimentum prescription for the patient until further notice.

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Coping with anxiety
factsheet

A short PDF that provides parents with advice on how to manage with anxiety induced by their child’s allergies.

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Food allergy in school

Information for schools providing care for infants with food allergies.

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My baby’s weaning diary

A food diary to help parents keep track of new foods and allergic symptoms displayed by their baby.

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Weaning meal planner

A printable 7-day calendar for parents to plan and track their baby’s food intake and any potential allergic symptoms.

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Weaning your food
allergic baby

A guide to help parents understand the ins and outs of food allergy in infants, to help them enjoy the experience of weaning their baby safely.

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EleCare weaning cookbook

Delicious recipes for incorporating EleCare into solid food. Developed in collaboration with a professional Chef and a Specialist Allergy Dietitian.

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Feeding Your Baby Weaning Resource

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is best for infants and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy. Alimentum and EleCare are infant formulas for special medical purposes and should only be used under the recommendation or guidance of a healthcare professional.

CMA: cow’s milk allergy.

IE-SIMILAC-2100003 February 2021