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Australia Launches Immunotherapy Trial for Babies with Peanut Allergies

Australia Launches Immunotherapy Trial for Babies with Peanut Allergies

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The Spin

This is a program that could change the lives of countless children, and is a win for children's health. The evidence is becoming clear that the early introduction of allergenic foods, such as peanuts, is the best way ofto preventingprevent the onset of serious allergies. Keeping kids in metaphoric bubble wrap and totally quarantining them from allergens may have done more harm than good.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that a de-allergenized peanut, soy, or wheat-based product will first be sold somewhere in the US or EU by March 2032, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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