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Early Peanut Introduction Slashes Allergy Risk by 80%
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- Early introduction of peanut products can cut peanut allergy risk by 80%, Northwestern University study in Pediatrics.
- The study spanned 30 practices and 18,000 children.
- Adherence rose for low-risk infants from 34.7% to 83.7%.
- Adherence rose for high-risk infants from 10.4% to 26.8%.
- Guidelines urge peanut introduction between 4 and 11 months by risk levels as studies assess long-term impact.
