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Allergies in children under 6 months

Posted Monday 11 November 2024 | Connecting the Dots by Karitane and Healthy Beginnings and the National Allergy Counil

Are you a healthcare professional? Would you like to know more about allergies in babies under six months?

The National Allergy Council and Connecting the Dots – A National Nutrition Service are pleased to bring you a free webinar featuring Dr Preeti Joshi, a paediatric clinical immunology/allergy specialist and Dr Merryn Netting, an advanced paediatric allergy dietitian.

Agenda

  • When is it allergy – differentiating between allergy and other conditions
  • Signs of an allergic reaction in babies
  • Can babies ‘grow out’ of their allergies?
  • Maternal diet when breastfeeding
  • What infant formula to use if needed
  • When and how to introduce common allergy causing foods, especially egg and peanut
  • When should the child see a specialist?

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Last updated: Monday 13 May 2024

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