World Allergy Week 21-27 June 2026

Join us in recognising World Allergy Week and raising awareness about allergies and their impact on individuals and communities worldwide. This year’s theme, Anaphylaxis, highlights the importance of understanding severe allergic reactions and the need for immediate treatment and action. World Allergy Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about allergies and the serious impact allergic diseases can have on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. 

Allergic reactions occur when a person reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless to most people. These substances, known as allergens, may include dust mites, pets, pollen, moulds, foods, insect stings, ticks, latex and certain medications.

Anaphylaxis can develop rapidly and requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine). Delays in treatment can lead to fatal outcomes, making awareness, early recognition and emergency preparedness essential in both healthcare and community settings.

Allergic disease includes a range of chronic conditions such as food allergies, medication allergies, venom allergies, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), eczema and asthma. For many people, these conditions affect daily life, education, work, and overall wellbeing.
 

Ways to support World Allergy Week in a meaningful way:

• Raise awareness through education: Share reliable information about allergy symptoms, triggers and emergency responses within your workplace, school or community.
• Promote anaphylaxis preparedness: Ensure staff know how to recognise anaphylaxis and where emergency adrenaline devices are located.
• Support people living with allergies: Create safe and inclusive environments by taking allergies seriously and understanding individual needs.
• Encourage conversations around prevention and care: Open discussions about allergy management plans, early diagnosis and access to specialist care.

World Allergy Week is not just about recognising the growing prevalence of allergies. It is about improving understanding, encouraging preparedness, and supporting safer communities for everyone living with allergic conditions.