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Press Releases
CDC Layoffs Deliver Devastating Blow to Respiratory Health
NewsProgram cuts will affect millions of people with asthma and allergies Washington D.C., April 1, 2025 —The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is deeply concerned about recent reductions in force (RIFs) at the Centers for Disease...
Pollen Seasons Are Longer and More Intense, Affecting Millions
NewsAAFA report reveals most challenging places for living with seasonal allergies Washington D.C., March 18, 2025 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its 2025 Allergy Capitals™ report detailing the most challenging places...
Federal Support for People with Asthma and Allergies at Risk
NewsAsthma and Allergy Foundation of America Urges Policymakers to Protect Critical Health and Disability Protections Washington, D.C., March 14, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is deeply concerned about recent federal...
AAFA Joins Patient Groups in Opposition to House Budget Resolution that Threatens Medicaid Coverage for Millions
NewsWashington, D.C., February 25, 2025 – This week, the House of Representatives is expected to consider a budget resolution instructing the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut spending by $880 billion, with most of these cuts expected to...
Blueair Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for Its Classic Pro CP7i Air Purifier
NewsThis designation expands choices for people seeking products to improve indoor air quality Washington, D.C., February 20, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) proudly announce...
Elevating Indoor Air Quality Standards: Kimberly-Clark’s New Kleenex® Air Filters Earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification
NewsKleenex® Elite Allergen Air Filters MERV 12 and 13 meet strict standards for capturing pollen, allergens, and other microparticles. Washington, D.C., February 17, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards...
Potential Threats to Progress in Advancing Asthma and Allergy Health
NewsAsthma and Allergy Foundation of America Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Vulnerable Communities Washington, D.C., January 29, 2025 – On behalf of over 100 million people in the United States with asthma and allergic diseases, the Asthma and...
Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program Unveils New Branding to Enhance Consumer Awareness
NewsThe Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program has unveiled a rebranded Certification Mark, providing a clear sign of science-backed products that help create healthier indoor environments through rigorous testing and consumer...
Room to Improve: Report Highlights Gaps in State Policies for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
NewsAAFA’s 2025 State Honor Roll™ finds most states could do more to support healthy and safe schools for students with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis, and related diseases Washington, D.C., January 14, 2025 – Today, the Asthma and Allergy...
Award-Winning Advocacy: AAFA Campaigns Earn Recognition for Social Impact
News2024 Anthem Awards highlight the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s work on climate change, access to affordable medicine Washington D.C., November 21, 2024 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) won two Anthem Awards this...
