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FDA approves first drug to treat peanut allergies in children
(CNN)The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug to treat peanut allergies in children on Friday, following an advisory committee vote of approval in September.
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This sounds promising for people who have allergic reactions to peanuts. Making sure that people trying this have a backup as the EpiPen.
There are trace amounts of these allergens in all kinds of foods that are not advertised with people suffering a reaction, especially children that this might prove to be a breakthrough to helping.
This is good to hear because it could save children's lives when they're out somewhere and someone doesn't know about their allergy. Also a lot of foods are made in places that come in contact with nuts.
This is great news to hear, since their are so many children that have peanut allergies. It's scary as a parent to send your child to school with this type of allergy. Schools are more aware of this and make accommodations to be peanut free, but, it's great for parents now to have a choice under a controlled way to increase their tolerance.
I work in a restaurant as a server so I have a lot of people that come in with peanut allergies. I am glad to hear this as a lot of people have this allergy. It can be hard for a lot of people.
I am glad that they came out with this, it can potentially help save a childs life. Having this type of medicine will help tremendously in schools and when out to eat. it can be very frustrating for people with these allergies.
@deborah I agree, it is important to keep an epipen on hand as back up just incase the flare up gets worse.
@angierodrigueziectskin-com When I was in elementary school they had separate peanut free tables for those with allergies. I agree, giving parents access to this medicine for their children would be great to help with controlling allergic reactions.