What is recommended timing for introducing peanut-containing products to most infants to reduce peanut allergy?

What is recommended timing for introducing peanut-containing products to most infants to reduce peanut allergy?

• A. After 12 months
• B. At 2 years
• C. Only after allergy testing
• D. Before 12 months

Answer: (D)

Introducing peanut-containing foods during infancy helps the immune system learn to tolerate peanut and lowers the chance of developing a peanut allergy. Evidence from pivotal studies shows that starting peanut between about 4 and 11 months reduces allergy risk, and current guidelines recommend giving peanut to most infants before 12 months—often around 6 months as solid foods begin. Allergy testing isn’t routinely needed before first exposure in healthy infants. Delaying beyond 12 months misses the opportunity to promote tolerance and is not recommended for the general population. If a infant has severe eczema or other risk factors, discuss timing with a clinician, as supervised introduction may be advised.

Introducing peanut-containing foods during infancy helps the immune system learn to tolerate peanut and lowers the chance of developing a peanut allergy. Evidence from pivotal studies shows that starting peanut between about 4 and 11 months reduces allergy risk, and current guidelines recommend giving peanut to most infants before 12 months—often around 6 months as solid foods begin. Allergy testing isn’t routinely needed before first exposure in healthy infants. Delaying beyond 12 months misses the opportunity to promote tolerance and is not recommended for the general population. If a infant has severe eczema or other risk factors, discuss timing with a clinician, as supervised introduction may be advised.