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- New research in Pediatrics shows updated guidelines helped 60,000 U.S. children avoid peanut allergies.
- Dr. David Hill notes a 27% drop in peanut allergies among children under three since 2015, with a 40% drop after 2017.
- The study shows early peanut introduction at 4–6 months reduces risk, with 70% of children protected into adolescence.
- Still, many parents remain hesitant to introduce peanuts due to safety concerns.
