Can peanut allergies be avoided by early exposure?

Recent research suggests that some exposure early on to peanut products might be helpful in reducing the risks of later peanut allergies.

If you're allergic to peanuts, or have a child that's allergic, you'll know how serious a condition it is. For years, parents have been advised to keep infants away from peanut products. But according to this latest study, that might not be the best strategy.

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