1 in 13 US Kids Has Food Allergy

One in 13 American kids suffers from food allergies, a study finds: That’s 6 million children, double the number most recently estimated by the CDC. Some 40% of them have severe reactions to the foods in question, most commonly peanuts and milk, a figure researchers say emphasizes the fact that…

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1 in 13 US Kids Has Food Allergy

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