Prevent Peanut Allergy!

Prevent Peanut Allergy!

Peanut allergy is the leading cause of death related to food-induced anaphylaxis in the United States.  Because of this, many parents are afraid to introduce peanuts into their children’s diet.  The published guidelines used to recommend waiting until after age 1 or...
Sibling Food Allergies.  Do we test?

Sibling Food Allergies. Do we test?

As an allergist, we will often test the sibling of a child with food allergies before introducing the top 8 allergenic foods (milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, fish and shellfish). New preliminary research indicates that that is the WRONG approach.  In a...
I’m allergic to eggs. Should I get my flu shot?

I’m allergic to eggs. Should I get my flu shot?

Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone older than 6 months and that do not have contraindications.  294,000 people, including 21,000 children less than 5 years old are hospitalized each year due to influenza.  An average of 24,000 people die....