7-month-old Boy in Pediatrics — Case | Allergy & Immunology | SMLE Q#667
SMLE Question #667
Pediatrics
Allergy & Immunology
Last updated: February 2026
A 7-month-old boy has been breastfed until 4 months and is now eating pureed fruits and vegetables. His mother has atopic dermatitis. His pediatrician advises that timely introduction of allergenic foods (eg, peanut, egg) can reduce future food allergy risk. At what age should peanut and egg be introduced to help decrease the likelihood of food allergy development?
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