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Iris son, Ben, was diagnosed with several food allergies when he was 2 years old. When Ben went to preschool, Iris wanted to find an approach to protect him and teach him about his health concerns in a funny and non-intimidating way. She searched for an accessory that her son could use to serve as a personal and constant reminder of his allergies.
“I wanted to purchase something that would not only protect him but also make him feel good about himself.”, she said.
Iris was not able to find anything, so she decided to create something for her son and other children to alert adults about their allergies. Shestarted by drawing allergy-related characters and writing funny stories and poems about them. Her kids helped naming the characters and spread the word about the characters and the stories to their friends. She call them the AllerMates!
“This showed me that kids are eager to understand medical health issues when there is an engaging way to learn about them and also that kids too can have a sense of style!”, Iris said.
Iris started by making wristbands and soon she began to create more products for kids with food allergies and other medical health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma and epilepsy. This products now include , including apparel, medicine carrying bags, smart phone apps and a line of children’s books. AllerMates has 14 characters, representing 14 of the most popular allergens including peanut, nut, dairy, egg, wheat, and asthma, each with its own distinctively fun character, and the products bright, fun and kid friendly.
“Our goal is not only to safeguard children with allergies but also to help foster their self-esteem.”, Iris said.
The AllerMates website also has a fully functional social community allowing its members free and easy interaction and sharing of the latest blogs, news, videos and information within the allergy community.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be able to help families grow stronger and healthier together!”, Iris said.
Adapted from:
https://www.fatherville.com/index.php/2016/03/14/fatherville-interview-i...
https://www.medicaldaily.com/allermates-new-allergy-bracelets-could-save...
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allermates--the-wiggles-band-to...
More info: https://allermates.com/pages/about-us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B3l4bCHiRo
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Boy invents wearable device for allergies
(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
Allergic reaction (food, drugs, material/chemicals)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Skin redness (rash)
Itching (pruritus)
Promoting self-management
Alleviating Allergies
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
General and Family Medicine
Immuno-allergology
Pediatrics
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(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
(SELF)-CONTROL: BOWEL CONTINENCE: Maintaining bowel continence
CAREGIVING
Cooking
Social interaction
Chron's Disease
oesophageal disorders (oesophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroesophageal sphincter insufficiency)
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Strategy/Tip
Abdominal pain
Weight loss
Indigestion (dyspepsia)
Vomiting (Regurgitation)
Abdominal swelling or mass
Weight gain
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Enhancing digestive function
Manage Medication
Preserving Organ Function
Alleviating Allergies
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
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(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
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Allergic reaction (food, drugs, material/chemicals)
Book/Comic
Educational/Leisure device (book, toy, game...)
Nasal congestion
Dry cough
Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
Itching (pruritus)
Urticaria
Hoarseness
Stridor/wheezing.
Shortness of breath
Alleviating Allergies
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
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Immuno-allergology
Pediatrics
Pneumology
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