
Introducing eggs by 6 months linked to drop in childhood egg allergies, study finds
A large Australian study found that updating infant feeding guidelines to introduce eggs by 6 months led to a population-level drop in egg allergies: prevalence fell from 9.2% to 7.6% (about a 17.7% relative decrease) among over 7,000 infants, highlighting the real-world impact of earlier allergen exposure and noting that U.S. adoption of the guidance remains slower. Experts emphasize following evidence-based, developmentally appropriate introduction and monitoring for allergy symptoms.



