Major Holidays and Nut-Induced Anaphylaxis in Children (IMAGE)

McGill University

Major Holidays and Nut-Induced Anaphylaxis in Children

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A new study examining the link between peanut and tree-nut anaphylaxis in children and holidays found spikes at Halloween and Easter. The study, led by a team of researchers from the Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MCH-MUHC), found that most were previously unknown allergies, calling for increased awareness.

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Canadian Medical Association Journal

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