Immunology
Cesarean births not linked to increased risk of food allergy during infancy
Cesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new study.
May 18, 2022
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News tagged with egg allergy
Immunology
Increased frequency of eating eggs in infancy associated with decreased egg allergy later on
Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their child begins solid foods to prevent peanut allergy. A new study being presented at this year's ...
Nov 05, 2021
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Vaccination
Ask an expert: Should I get a flu shot if I'm getting a COVID vaccine booster?
The 2021 flu season is hitting us at the same time that millions of Americans are considering a COVID-19 booster vaccination.
Sep 23, 2021
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Immunology
Study provides new insights on tree nut allergies
In a study published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy, allergic sensitivity to tree nuts was common in Swedish adults, but most people never experienced symptoms.
Aug 18, 2021
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Pediatrics
AAP releases 2021 child, adolescent immunization schedule
(HealthDay)—The recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule has been updated for 2021, according to a policy statement published online Feb. 12 in Pediatrics.
Feb 12, 2021
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Vaccination
Risks vs. benefits of the COVID vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic. While people with medical conditions may be concerned about the vaccine, Duke Health experts said that having a medical condition ...
Jan 21, 2021
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Immunology
New clues in understanding how to prevent food allergies by breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers may be encouraged to eat eggs to help prevent babies from developing an egg allergy, according to new studies by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Jan 20, 2020
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Immunology
Preventing kids' food allergies starts in infancy
(HealthDay)—It's a scary statistic: Every three minutes, an allergic reaction to a food sends someone to the emergency department, according to the nonprofit group Food Allergy Research & Education.
Apr 09, 2019
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Immunology
You're probably not allergic to vaccines
There is little chance you are actually allergic to vaccines and, if you are, your allergist can give it to you.
Apr 08, 2019
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Immunology
Immunotherapy for egg allergy may allow patients to eat egg safely long after treatment
After completing up to four years of egg oral immunotherapy (eOIT) treatment, certain participants were able to safely incorporate egg into their diet for five years. This new research was presented by the study's first author, ...
Feb 24, 2019
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