Children and Food Allergies
Toronto teenager Sahil Deboran has a snack and bread and butter and talks about the effect an allergy to peanuts has on his life. His father Peter Deboran describes Sahils first allergic reaction as an infant. Dr. Edmond Chan from the British Columbia Childrens Hospital cites a study recommending children be introduced to peanut butter as early as six months to avoid developing the allergy. Close up on a babys face exhibiting eczema, a common allergy indication while another baby undergoes allergy testing. Food Allergy Canada representative Laurie Harada notes this recommendation is a significant change. Dr. Michael Reider with the Canadian Pediatric Society believes allergy rates can be reduced. PLEASE NOTE News anchor and reporter image and audio, along with any commercial production excerpts, are for reference purposes only and are not clearable and cannot be used within your project.