Prevent Food Allergies Blog
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Does My Baby Have Hives? Identifying Hives and Their Causes
Are you concerned your baby may have hives? Learn about hives, what they mean, and how you can treat them.
How Would My Child Describe An Allergic Reaction?
Children often describe food allergy symptoms in unique ways. Learn different ways children may tell you about food allergic reaction symptoms.
A Parent’s Guide To Cow’s Milk Allergy
Cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in children under the age of 5. Learn about milk allergy management, treatment, and prevention.
Giving My Child Benadryl: What’s The Right Dosage Of Benadryl For My Child?
Benadryl can help with your child's mild allergy symptoms, as long as you give the right dose. Learn how to identify and give the safe dose of Benadryl.
FASTER Act Signed Into Law: What This Means For Food Allergy Research, Management, And Prevention
In April 2021, the FASTER Act became law. Learn the advances this law puts into place for food allergy management, research, and prevention.
Does My Baby Need Hypoallergenic Formula?
Wondering if your baby needs hypoallergenic formula? Keep reading to learn more about switching formulas and keeping your baby healthy.
What Are The Most Common Food Allergies?
Learn the facts about the most common food allergies, and how to prevent these allergies before they start.
Food Allergy Prevention: Q&A with Chief of Pediatrics Dr. Matthew
Dr. Andrew Matthew, Los Robles Medical Center's Chief of Pediatrics, answers your most-asked questions about introducing your baby to food allergens.
The APPEAL-2 Study: Peanut Allergy Significantly Impacts Quality Of Life
Learn what the findings from the APPEAL-2 study reveal about quality-of-life impacts of living with a peanut allergy. Read more!
To Screen Or Not To Screen? Allergy Screening For Babies with Severe Eczema
Some medical organizations' guidelines require allergy screening for babies with severe eczema. Here's everything parents need to know.
What Is Anaphylaxis? Our Essential Parent's Guide to Severe Allergic Reactions
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. This guide covers everything parents need to know about anaphylaxis.
Palforzia Peanut Allergy Treatment Q&A
The FDA recently approved Palforzia for peanut allergy treatment in children and teens. We break down what families need to know about Palforzia.
The Cost of Food Allergies: A $25B Epidemic
Food allergies cost the average American family more than $4,000 per year. Is there a solution for this $25 billion epidemic?
Are food allergies genetic?
Babies aren’t born with food allergies Here’s what parents need to know about family history and food allergies, and about reducing their baby’s risk.
Why was there a spike in peanut allergies in the early 2000s?
Learn how recent landmark clinical studies show that introducing peanut to babies early and often is key to preventing peanut allergies.
Low-Dose Peanut Challenges And Early Peanut Introduction: What Families Need To Know About A New Study
Based on a new study, food challenges may be a safe way to introduce peanut to babies with large peanut skin prick test wheals. Learn more here.
What's The Difference Between Baby Gagging And Choking? (Plus, How To Safely Introduce Peanut)
Learn how to tell the difference between baby gagging and choking, and how to introduce solids safely.
Store-Bought Baby Food Could Increase Food Allergy Risk
New research shows that store-bought baby food may increase your baby's food allergy risk, here's what parents need to know about this recent study.
A Parent’s Guide to Finned Fish Allergy
Learn what finned fish allergy is, symptoms of fish allergy, how finned fish allergy is different from shellfish allergy, and more.
Bottle Refusal (When Your Breastfed Baby Won’t Take A Bottle): 10 Tips To Overcome It
What if your breastfed baby won’t take a bottle? Don’t be discouraged. Learn 10 tips to help you overcome bottle refusal.