Food Allergy Friday NewsletterDr. Alice Hoyt
Hi there,
For this week’s Food Allergy Friday, here’s the question I hear often from general pediatricians:“Should we screen babies before early peanut introduction?”
Based on current evidence and expert consensus — including the consensus document by Fleischer et al., JACI: In Practice, 2021 — the answer is no:➡️ Routine screening (skin testing or ...
Food Allergy Friday NewsletterDr. Alice Hoyt
Hello from sunny Florida!
I just finished speaking on a panel at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) annual conference. I had the honor of discussing a topic that is critical for childcare providers to know: how to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis in babies and toddlers.
Our youngest patients spend so much of the...
Food Allergy Friday NewsletterDr. Alice Hoyt
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This week, I’m celebrating my birthday — and rather than cake (okay, yes, cake too!), I'm celebrating by raising awareness for Code Ana, a nonprofit that is very close to my heart.
You may already know Code Ana’s mission: to ensure every school is prepared for medical emergencies. Our schools serve children with chronic conditions, incl...
