Life-Threatening Allergies in Infants and Toddlers


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May 13-19 is also Food Allergy Awareness Week

For an infant or small child with a life-threatening allergy (LTA), even a small amount of an allergen such as a peanut could cause a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, which could potentially be fatal. Recent studies have revealed that delaying the introduction of some foods to children may actually increase their risk of developing food allergies.1,2 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) updated its allergy prevention guidelines, recommending parents introduce peanut-containing foods to certain infants as early as 4 to 6 months of age.3
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