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Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

A large U.S. analysis of 125,000 kids found a 36% drop in food allergies after guidance shifted to introducing allergens in infancy, including a 43% decline in peanut allergy. Eggs have now overtaken ...
MedPage Today

Clinician Tools, Prompts Boosted Early Peanut Introduction

National guidelines recommend that babies start eating peanut products at 6-11 months of age to help prevent peanut allergy. In a randomized trial, an intervention that involved education tools and ...
MedPage Today

Early Introduction of Peanuts Holds Up After Over a Decade

Children originally part of a peanut consumption trial maintained long-lasting peanut tolerance by age 12, a follow-up of the LEAP trial found. At 12 years of age, just 4.4% of high-risk kids given ...
Healio

Early peanut introduction in infancy may prevent allergy in adolescence

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A reduction in peanut allergy persisted even when children avoided peanuts for many years. Feeding infants ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Want your child to avoid peanut allergy? Early introduction is working

(BPT) - Many parents worry about food allergies, with peanut products high on the list. The good news is that introducing these foods early is an approach that is already making a difference, ...
Medical Xpress

Most parents are aware of early peanut introduction guidelines—but confused about the details

Feeding babies peanut-containing foods as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but a new study published in JAMA Network Open found that parents need more support to get it right.
Healio

Early introduction guidelines may reduce peanut anaphylaxis risks in children

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Food allergies, especially to peanuts, have been on the rise,” Joshua Yu, MD, internal medicine resident, ...
News Medical

Early peanut introduction can prevent allergy but parents need clearer guidance

Feeding babies peanut-containing foods as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but a new study published in JAMA Network Open found that parents need more support to get it right.
clinicaladvisor.com

Early peanut introduction may increase odds of successful oral food challenge

(HealthDay News) — Early peanut introduction is associated with increased probability of a successful oral food challenge (OFC), with higher odds for introduction between 6 to 11 vs 4 to 6 months, ...
AOL

Peanut Allergies Decline Overall Following Early Introduction Guidelines

Peanut allergy is one of the most common causes of severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, in children. Anaphylaxis can be fatal if not treated quickly, making the prevention of food allergies ...