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Food Allergies

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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Questions About Infants Food Risk

    November 1, 2019

    Why can't babies have honey? When can babies have peanut butter? UPMC answers infant food-safety and allergy questions for you. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health

    Tagged with: Food Allergies

    Why can't babies have honey? Find more answers about infant food risk.
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Allergen-Free Candy for Safe Trick-Or-Treating

    October 6, 2017

    When your child has allergies, Halloween can seem like a much scarier holiday than it is. Stock up on these allergy free treats for peace of mind. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Food Allergies, Halloween, holidays, Nutrition

    Learn more about trick-or-treating with food allergies
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Feeding Babies Peanut Products May Prevent Peanut Allergy

    January 19, 2017

    Feeding peanut products to babies may prevent the development of peanut allergies in children, according to new guidelines. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: Food Allergies, Nutrition, peanut allergies, pediatrics

    Is peanut butter healthy for babies
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    5 Common Food Allergies in Kids and Adults

    June 9, 2016

    Common food allergies can cause a variety of symptoms in sufferers, ranging from mild rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: anaphylaxis, Food Allergies, Milk Allergy, Peanut Allergy, Soy Allergy

    Common food allergies: What are some of the common allergies people have to food?

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