Allergy

• Definition: A reaction to food that trigger immune response [Produce antibody (e.g. Histamines/ other defensive agent)]
• • Common symptoms: Skin rashes, Wheezing
  • Severe symptoms: Anaphylactic shock, Difficulty breathing
• Recommendation: Early introduction

  • Delay introduction = Increase risk of allergies
  • Introduce allergenic food early + in small portion; around 6 months, NOT before 4 months
  • Given 1st time at home rather than in daycare/ restaurant
• For high risk infant: Talk to doctor/ Actively offer foods containing common allergens