Peanut Allergies in Kids on the Decline
Peanut allergies in babies and young children are decreasing, according to a recent study.
A 2017 change in guidance from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommended exposing children to allergens "early and often", likely preventing tens of thousands of allergy cases.
exposing children to peanuts "early and often"
This change in guidance has correlated with a significant drop in the prevalence of peanut allergies.
Sharon Chinthrajah, a physician specializing in allergies and immunology at the Sean N. Parker Center at Stanford University, discusses the findings.
Author's summary: Peanut allergies in kids are declining due to new guidance.