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Early introduction of infant-safe peanut protein to reduce the risk of peanut allergy
Amitha Kalaichandran, Tom Marrs and George du Toit
CMAJ July 22, 2019 191 (29) E816; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.181613
Amitha Kalaichandran
Department of Pediatrics (Kalaichandran) University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Pediatrics (Marrs, du Toit), St. Thomas’ Hospital, Department of Pediatrics (Marrs, du Toit), Evelina Children’s Hospital, London, UK
MHS MDTom Marrs
Department of Pediatrics (Kalaichandran) University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Pediatrics (Marrs, du Toit), St. Thomas’ Hospital, Department of Pediatrics (Marrs, du Toit), Evelina Children’s Hospital, London, UK
MBBS PhDGeorge du Toit
Department of Pediatrics (Kalaichandran) University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Pediatrics (Marrs, du Toit), St. Thomas’ Hospital, Department of Pediatrics (Marrs, du Toit), Evelina Children’s Hospital, London, UK
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Early introduction of infant-safe peanut protein to reduce the risk of peanut allergy
Amitha Kalaichandran, Tom Marrs, George du Toit
CMAJ Jul 2019, 191 (29) E816; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.181613
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- Infants who are fed peanut protein regularly have a lower risk of peanut allergy
- For most infants, peanut protein may be introduced at home between 4 and 6 months
- Likelihood of peanut allergy is higher in infants with severe atopic dermatitis
- Infants with risk factors for allergy should be seen by a specialist before introduction of peanut
- Adequate amounts of peanut need to be eaten regularly to reduce the risk of allergy
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