The science is mounting – giving babies peanuts and eggs cuts allergy risk

Researchers now have ‘moderate’ certainty that infants should be given potential allergens from four months to help prevent severe reactionsIn the 1970s, when we were in school, food allergies were rare. But Australian children now have the highest rate of food allergy in the world. Up toone in 10 infants and two in 10 school-aged children have a proven food allergy.In the 14 years to 2012 there was a50% increase in hospital visits for anaphylaxis, the most severe allergic reaction. Infants and toddlers accounted for much of this increase.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Allergies Health Children Australia news Society Parents and parenting Food & drink Science Source Type: news