Peanut Allergies

• Allergy experts suggest removing blanket allergy bans in school

  The new guidelines suggest instead of bans, schools should maintain a stockpile of EpiPens, and create personalized allergy management plans for kids.

  Health

  May 6, 2021
  
• First treatment for peanut allergy approved by FDA

  The treatment is a specially prepared peanut powder swallowed daily in tiny amounts that are gradually increased over months.

  World

  Jan 31, 2020
  
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• Sesame could be the 9th most prevalent food allergy: study

  The ingredient is already a "priority allergen" in Canada, but not in the U.S.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 7, 2019
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• Is ‘oral immunotherapy’ the answer for young children with peanut allergies

  Edmond Chan of UBS says he has seen firsthand that oral immunotherapy is not only safe, but is well tolerated in a large group of preschool children.

  Commentary

  May 12, 2019
• Babies at risk of developing allergies should be fed allergenic foods at 4 to 6 months old: pediatricians

  Canadian pediatricians now recommend introducing foods like peanuts to babies at 6 months old, if they're at high risk of developing allergies.

  Health

  Jan 24, 2019
• Don’t forget your EpiPen: navigating the back to school period with food allergies

  Food allergies have dramatically increased over the past few decades, but schools are getting better at dealing with individual children's needs.

  Education

  Sep 5, 2018
• New peanut allergy test is safer and more accurate, researchers say

  British researchers have devised a new way to test for peanut allergies that could be more effective than what's done now.

  Health

  May 3, 2018
• A peanut allergy ‘cure’ may be on its way. Here’s how it works

  Peanut allergies can be pretty severe, making life complicated for kids and their families. But what if scientists found a way to ‘cure’ the allergy?

  Health

  Aug 30, 2017
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• Give your baby peanut-based foods early to prevent allergy: new guidelines

  Most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods around six months, say guidelines that aim to protect babies and kids from developing the dangerous food allergy.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2017
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• Why this family is sharing their story of tragic loss to raise awareness about allergies

  Oakley Debbs died after eating a piece of cake with walnuts in it. In the midst of their tragedy, his family is now raising awareness about potentially life-threatening food allergies.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2016