So sorry that the link I posted did not work properly. I generally check
them prior to posting, was anxious to leave work and must have forgotten. I
can't seem to get it to copy correctly, maybe that was the problem
yesterday.

Anyway, the abstract appeared in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Vol 15(4)


The role of primary prevention of allergic diseases has been a matter of
debate for the last 40 years. In order to shed some light on this issue, a
group of experts of the Section of Pediatrics EAACI reviewed critically the
existing literature on the subject. An analysis of published peer-reviewed
observational and interventional studies was performed following the
statements of evidence as defined by WHO. The results of the analysis
indicate that breastfeeding is highly recommended for all infants
irrespective of atopic heredity. A dietary regimen is unequivocally
effective in the prevention of allergic diseases in high-risk children. In
these patients breastfeeding combined with avoidance of solid food and
cow's milk for at least 4–6 months is the most effective preventive
regimen. In the absence of breast milk, formulas with documented reduced
allergenicity for at least 4–6 months should be used.



Article Type: Original Article
Page range: 291 - 307

Ellen Penchuk, IBCLC, RLC






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