HealthInfo Aoraki-South Canterbury
Overview of allergies
Many New Zealanders have allergies. Allergies happen because the immune system reacts abnormally to otherwise harmless substances. Allergies can range from causing mildly irritating symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
- 250K
An online community/information hub for young people living with severe allergy.
- Allergy New Zealand
Information and resources for people with allergies.
- DermNet NZ – Eczema, dermatitis and allergies
Specific information about all the different types of allergies that can affect your skin.
- New Zealand Food Safety – Food allergies
A New Zealand government website explaining what food allergies are, what causes them and how they can affect your life.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed July 2018. Last updated January 2021.
Review key: HIALL-38559
