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Significant Drop in Children's Peanut Allergies Since 2017

Peanut allergies among children have decreased by over 40% since 2017, largely due to changes in early introduction guidelines following research showing that introducing peanuts early in infancy can significantly reduce allergy risk. Experts recommend cautious early exposure, especially for high-risk children, and emphasize the importance of monitoring for allergic reactions. While early introduction doesn't guarantee prevention, recent evidence suggests it is an effective strategy to lower peanut allergy prevalence.

via The Guardian|

#children #early-introduction #food-allergy-guidelines

health2 months ago•8 min saved

Revised Guidelines Lead to Decline in Childhood Peanut Allergies

Research led by Dr. Gideon Lack overturned the long-held belief that avoiding peanuts in infancy prevents allergies, showing that early exposure actually reduces the risk of developing peanut allergies, leading to updated guidelines and a decline in allergy rates among children.

via CNN|

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Early Peanut Introduction Significantly Reduces Childhood Allergies

Reversing previous advice not to expose infants to peanuts, new guidelines recommending early introduction have significantly reduced peanut allergy cases among children, preventing an estimated 40,000 allergies over the past decade.

via NPR|

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Early Peanut Feeding Significantly Reduces Childhood Allergies

A new study shows that changing guidelines to encourage early peanut exposure in infants has led to a 43% reduction in peanut allergy diagnoses among children under 3, highlighting the effectiveness of early allergen introduction in preventing food allergies.

via Los Angeles Times|

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Early Peanut Introduction Significantly Reduces Child Allergies

A study published in Pediatrics shows a 43% decrease in childhood peanut allergies following the 2017 updated early introduction guidelines, which recommend introducing peanuts to infants around 4-6 months, supporting the effectiveness of these public health recommendations. The study analyzed medical records of about 40,000 children and found no change in egg allergy rates, with eczema rates increasing during the same period.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

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health2 months ago•4 min saved

Early Peanut Introduction Significantly Reduces Child Food Allergies

A new study shows that early and frequent feeding of peanuts to infants, starting as early as 4 months, has helped approximately 60,000 children avoid developing peanut allergies, marking a significant public health success since guidelines changed in 2015 to promote early allergen exposure.

via Boston.com|

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health2 months ago•4 min saved

Landmark 2015 Advice Helped 60,000 Kids Avoid Peanut Allergies

A study finds that since the 2015 guidelines recommending early peanut introduction to infants, about 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut allergies, with a significant decline in new cases among young children, highlighting the impact of changing medical advice on public health.

via CBS News|

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Early Peanut Exposure Significantly Reduces Child Food Allergy Risks

A new study shows that early introduction of peanuts to infants, following updated guidelines, has prevented approximately 60,000 children in the U.S. from developing peanut allergies, with a significant decline in cases among children aged 0-3 since 2015. Despite initial slow adoption, the practice is gaining traction and offers a promising strategy to reduce food allergy prevalence.

via AP News|

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Early Peanut Exposure Significantly Reduces Child Food Allergy Risks

A study published in Pediatrics shows that food allergy rates in children under 3 decreased by 36% after guidelines in 2017 recommended early peanut introduction, with peanut allergies dropping by 43%.

via The New York Times|

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Innovative Strategies Enhance Early Peanut Allergy Prevention in Children

A study published in Pediatrics suggests that using simple tools like training videos, prompts, and handouts can help pediatricians better counsel parents on early peanut introduction, which can significantly reduce the risk of children developing peanut allergies by up to 80%. The research emphasizes the importance of early exposure, especially between 4-6 months, and highlights the need for improved adherence to guidelines to prevent the rising trend of food allergies in children.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#allergy-prevention #childrens-health #early-introduction

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Parents' Advice Significantly Reduces Children's Food Allergies

Research shows that introducing eggs and peanut butter to babies around six months old significantly reduces the risk of developing allergies to these foods by 12 months, supporting updated guidelines that challenge previous advice to delay such foods.

via ScienceAlert|

#early-introduction #egg-allergy #food-allergies

health1 year ago•12 min saved

Early Peanut Exposure Reduces Allergy Risk in Children, Study Finds

A new study published in NEJM Evidence suggests that introducing smooth peanut butter to infants as early as 4 months old and continuing until around age 5 can reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy by 71% in adolescence. This approach, based on the principle of oral tolerance induction, has shown lasting protection against peanut allergies, even when peanut consumption is not consistent after age 5. The findings support early peanut introduction under pediatric guidance, especially for children at low risk for allergies.

via KMBC Kansas City|

#early-introduction #health #infancy

health1 year ago•4 min saved

Early Peanut Introduction Drastically Reduces Allergy Risk, Study Finds

A study by King’s College London found that feeding peanut butter to babies from infancy until age 5 can reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies by 71% up to age 13. This research, part of the LEAP-Trio study, suggests that early and regular peanut consumption can provide long-term protection against peanut allergies, even if peanut consumption is discontinued after age 5.

via Fox News|

#early-introduction #health #infants

health1 year ago•6 min saved

Early Peanut Exposure Reduces Allergy Risk in Children, Study Finds

A new study published in NEJM Evidence suggests that introducing smooth peanut butter to infants as early as 4 months old and continuing until around age 5 can significantly reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy by 71% into adolescence. This approach, based on the principle of oral tolerance induction, aligns with updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and could prevent tens of thousands of peanut allergy cases annually. Experts recommend starting with small amounts under pediatric guidance, especially for children with severe eczema or egg allergies.

via CNN|

#early-introduction #health #immunology

health2 years ago•7 min saved

"Addressing Parental Concerns: The Benefits of Infant Peanut Exposure in Allergy Prevention"

Exposing infants to peanuts between 4 and 6 months of age can potentially prevent peanut allergies, but many parents are unaware of the new guidelines and remain anxious about early introduction. Research shows that allowing babies to have small tastes of peanut-containing foods can significantly reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies. However, a survey revealed that nearly 9 in 10 parents were not aware of the recommendations. Doctors recommend introducing peanuts to children without high-risk factors, such as a history of allergic disorders, when they start eating solid foods. More efforts are needed to inform parents about the benefits and risks associated with early peanut introduction and to provide resources for pediatricians to properly educate their patients.

via The Washington Post|

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