Evolution of Approaches to Primary Prevention of Food Allergies among Children: from Elimination to Early Allergens Introduction
https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v24i6.2978
Abstract
Food allergy (FA) remains global pediatric issue affecting up to 8% of the child population, it has significant negative impact on the quality of life of children and their families. In recent years, the paradigm of FA prevention has changed dramatically: from elimination strategies to early allergen introduction and immune response modulation. This article provides the analysis of recent scientific data and consensus statements from professional societies that focus on the primary FA prevention strategies efficacy in children.
About the Authors
Natalya V. Shakhova
Altai State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Barnaul
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Sergey E. Ukraintsev is an employee of Nestle Russia LLC. Other authors confirmed the absence of a reportable conflict of interest.
Nelli G. Prikhodchenko
Pacific State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Vladivostok
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Sergey E. Ukraintsev is an employee of Nestle Russia LLC. Other authors confirmed the absence of a reportable conflict of interest.
Sergey E. Ukraintsev
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Moscow
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Sergey E. Ukraintsev is an employee of Nestle Russia LLC. Other authors confirmed the absence of a reportable conflict of interest.
Natalya B. Migacheva
Samara State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Samara
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Sergey E. Ukraintsev is an employee of Nestle Russia LLC. Other authors confirmed the absence of a reportable conflict of interest.
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Shakhova N.V., Prikhodchenko N.G., Ukraintsev S.E., Migacheva N.B. Evolution of Approaches to Primary Prevention of Food Allergies among Children: from Elimination to Early Allergens Introduction. Current Pediatrics. 2025;24(6):407-412. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v24i6.2978
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