If you or your child have been diagnosed with an egg allergy, you know first-hand how many places this sneaky allergen can hide. But did you know that some vaccines also contain egg proteins, including many flu shots? In this post, we’ll discuss why for most people with egg allergies, vaccines like the flu shot […]
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What You Need to Know about Allergies in Toddlers
Anyone can develop allergies, and children are no exception, even infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers may develop food allergies or eczema early in life, but the development of allergic rhinitis usually requires multiple seasons of pollen exposure. Allergies are also more common for those whose family has a history of allergies. If one parent […]
Hidden Allergens: Places Where They Hide
Did you know that some of the most common allergens can hide in places you would never suspect? Hidden food allergens can be very dangerous for people with severe reactions, so it’s important to always be on the lookout for these elusive hazards. According to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, […]
When to Introduce Peanuts to Children
Thinking about food allergies in children can be scary. As parents, we never want to do anything that will put our children’s lives at risk, but we also want to give them a varied and healthy diet. Peanuts are known as a common food allergen in children, so they cause particular concern for conscientious parents. […]
What is Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or Pollen Food Syndrome (PFS)?
Your body’s immune system has the amazing ability to identify, categorize, and remember thousands of different substances. When it identifies a substance that causes allergies, such as tree pollen, it directs the body cells to create antibodies to the allergen and then floods the body with these antibodies if it encounters the allergen again. These […]
