…that much of the candy given out to trick-or-treaters contains top 9 food allergens?
Unfortunately, Halloween can be scary for the 1 in 13 kids who have food allergies – and not in the fun, festive way.
This is why the Teal Pumpkin Project encourages people to offer non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and make Halloween safe and fun for everyone!
What is the Teal Pumpkin Project?
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a national campaign started by the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014. Now, in its 10th year of national campaigning, over 16,000 households have participated!
The project encourages households to place a teal pumpkin on their porch or in their window to signify that they hand out allergen-free or non-food treats to children with allergies. You can paint a pumpkin teal, buy a teal pumpkin at any major retailer, or place a sign or window cling in your window!
What Should I Give as a Teal Pumpkin Treat?
There are so many different allergen-free treats you can give to trick-or-treaters! Here are just a few ideas from FARE.
Glow sticks, bracelets, or necklaces
Pencils, pens, crayons or markers
Bubbles
Halloween erasers or pencil toppers
Mini Slinkies
Whistles, kazoos, or noisemakers
Bouncy balls
Finger puppets or novelty toys
Coins
Spider rings
Vampire fangs
Mini notepads
Playing cards
Bookmarks
Stickers
Stencils
What is the Family Allergy & Asthma Allergy Friendly Halloween Contest?
To partner with The Teal Pumpkin Project, we want to see YOUR allergy-friendly Halloween celebrations – you could win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
1. Post a picture of your allergy-friendly Halloween on Facebook or Instagram.
Whether it’s a photo of your teal pumpkin display or your allergy-free child’s cool Halloween costume, post a picture to show that you are celebrating an allergy-friendly Halloween!
2. Follow @familyallergy and tag us on your post.
3. Three participants will be randomly selected for the $25 Amazon Gift Card prize!
Deadline: 11/03/25, 11:59 PM
We hope you share your allergy-friendly Halloween festivities with us! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Dear Valued Patient, We are excited to announce that our Libertyville office will be relocating to better serve you and our community. This move will allow us to provide enhanced facilities and improved patient care in a more modern and accessible location. New Location Details Effective Date: TBD (Tentatively 10/13) New Address: 1900 Hollister Dr,
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Struggling with wheezing, coughing or shortness of breath…especially after being around pollen, dust or pets? You could be dealing with allergic asthma, a common form of asthma that’s triggered by allergens in your environment. But how can you be sure? The answer starts with the proper testing. What is Allergic Asthma? Allergic asthma
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Celebrate an Allergy-Friendly Halloween
/in AllergiesCelebrate an Allergy-Friendly Halloween!
Did you know...
…that much of the candy given out to trick-or-treaters contains top 9 food allergens?
Unfortunately, Halloween can be scary for the 1 in 13 kids who have food allergies – and not in the fun, festive way.
This is why the Teal Pumpkin Project encourages people to offer non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and make Halloween safe and fun for everyone!
What is the Teal Pumpkin Project?
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a national campaign started by the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014. Now, in its 10th year of national campaigning, over 16,000 households have participated!
The project encourages households to place a teal pumpkin on their porch or in their window to signify that they hand out allergen-free or non-food treats to children with allergies. You can paint a pumpkin teal, buy a teal pumpkin at any major retailer, or place a sign or window cling in your window!
What Should I Give as a Teal Pumpkin Treat?
There are so many different allergen-free treats you can give to trick-or-treaters! Here are just a few ideas from FARE.
What is the Family Allergy & Asthma Allergy Friendly Halloween Contest?
How to Enter
1. Post a picture of your allergy-friendly Halloween on Facebook or Instagram.
2. Follow @familyallergy and tag us on your post.
3. Three participants will be randomly selected for the $25 Amazon Gift Card prize!
Deadline: 11/03/25, 11:59 PM
Important Notice: Our Libertyville Office is Moving to a New Location
/in GeneralDear Valued Patient, We are excited to announce that our Libertyville office will be relocating to better serve you and our community. This move will allow us to provide enhanced facilities and improved patient care in a more modern and accessible location. New Location Details Effective Date: TBD (Tentatively 10/13) New Address: 1900 Hollister Dr,
Changes to Your Dupixent® Administration
/in GeneralIMPORTANT NOTICE: Changes to Your Dupixent® Administration Beginning October 1, 2025, Family Allergy & Asthma will transition all patients from in-office Dupixent® injections to at-home self-administration. This is due to insurance payor trends denying coverage of office administration following initial injection in our office. What This Means for You: Your final in-office administration will be
Can Dust Mites Trigger an Asthma Flare-Up?
/in AsthmaRestless nights. Sneezing fits. Tightness in your chest. These symptoms are common when dust mites are present. If you’re feeling unwell within your own home, this allergen may be to blame. While they may be small but mighty, they are not impossible to defeat. Our board-certified allergy and asthma specialists have tips to help
What to Expect from Allergic Asthma Testing
/in AllergiesStruggling with wheezing, coughing or shortness of breath…especially after being around pollen, dust or pets? You could be dealing with allergic asthma, a common form of asthma that’s triggered by allergens in your environment. But how can you be sure? The answer starts with the proper testing. What is Allergic Asthma? Allergic asthma