While naysayers believe peanut allergies are much more rare than the media lets on, a recent study proves otherwise.  The study, conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), revealed that the age at which children are exposed to peanuts and elicit an allergic response has dropped significantly over the past decade.  The results of this study come as a bit of a surprise considering the emphasis on at risk families to avoid  introducting peanuts to their children during the first 3 years of life.

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