AUSTRALIA STARTS WORLD-FIRST PEANUT ALLERGY TREATMENT FOR BABIES

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Eligible babies with peanut allergies in Australia will be offered treatment to build immunity under a world-first program. The babies will be given gradually larger doses of peanut powder each day for at least two years to reduce sensitivity. The program will be extended to more hospitals and potentially other food allergies if it is found to be effective and safe. Families are advised not to try oral immunotherapy at home unsupervised.