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Israeli Study Finds No Risk of Anaphylaxis from Allergic Food Contact on Intact Skin in Children

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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

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An Israeli study of 192 children with food allergies found that brief contact of allergenic foods with intact skin did not cause anaphylaxis or severe allergic reactions, offering reassurance to families while maintaining current safety precautions.

01Study of 192 allergic children found no anaphylaxis from allergenic food contact on intact skin.
02Common allergens tested included milk, eggs, sesame, peanuts, tree nuts, and almonds.
0384% of exposures caused no reaction; 15% had mild local skin symptoms only.
04No systemic or life-threatening allergic reactions occurred during the study.
05Younger children and milk-allergic kids had slightly more local skin reactions, but no anaphylaxis.
06Researchers advise continuing avoidance of ingestion and carrying epinephrine as per medical guidance.

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