Early Peanut Exposure Reduces Allergy Risk in Children
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A UK study from King’s College London found that introducing peanut products to infants as early as 4 months old significantly reduces the risk of developing peanut allergies later in life. Children exposed to peanuts until age 5 were 71% less likely to develop an allergy by age 12 compared to those who avoided peanuts. The findings support guidelines recommending early peanut introduction to prevent allergies, though parents are advised to avoid whole or chopped peanuts due to choking hazards.
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