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Exposing infants to peanuts could prevent them from developing allergies, experts say

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Experts are suggesting that the best way to prevent children from developing peanut allergies is by giving infants food with traces of peanuts. The New England Journal of Medicine built on the previous 2015 findings with a study looking at 550 children thought likely to develop a peanut allergy. In a statement, the AAP said: ”The interim guidance summarises the evidence that finds early peanut introduction is safe and effective in infants at high risk of peanut allergy.

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