A microneedle peanut allergy therapy could significantly improve desensitization by directly targeting the allergen to the skin, providing greater protection from severe allergic reactions for millions of people.
The US FDA has approved Palforzia to mitigate allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts in children ages 4 through 17 years old.
The Hartford Yard Goats, a minor league baseball team from Connecticut, became the first American sports franchise to ban peanuts and cracker jack at its home stadium.
The US FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Xolair (omalizumab) for the prevention of severe allergic reactions following accidental exposure to one or more foods in people with allergies.
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