Who's eligible?
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Children age 4 to 11 months old
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Infants trying food for the first time
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Infants with or without eczema and/or family history of allergies
Who's not eligible?
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Children younger than 4 months and older than 11 months
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Infant deemed at increased risk of a reaction by a National Allergy Center clinician on day of appointment
At the appointment:
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Collection of a comprehensive food allergy and general medical history
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If necessary a skin prick test to food that is being tried for the first time
After the appointment:
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If your child tolerates the food introduction in clinic then you will need to ensure the food is consumed in his/her diet a minimum of 3 times per week
Interested in the early allergen introduction clinic?
Email the nearest location to you to inquire about availability!
Southern California: