Implementation of Early Peanut Introduction Guidelines

A landmark study showed that early peanut introduction in high-risk infants, defined as infants with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis or egg allergy, reduced the risk of developing peanut allergy. Since this trial, many international societies have updated feeding guidelines to promote early introduction of peanut, usually around 6  months of age. Implementing these guidelines on a national and international level has been challenging. Furthermore, there is confusion if allergy testing is needed before peanut introduction in high-risk infants. Despite these challenges, the data are promising, that implantation of early introd uction guidelines can reduce the burden of peanut allergy.

Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America - August 21, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Irene J. Mikhail Source Type: research