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Can i give egg to my six month old son? he was born on oct11 as a premie with 35.3 weeks gestational age.

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Dr. Heather Isaacson answered

No: Eggs are a common allergy and so should be avoided until after one year old. The yolk is usually less allergenic then the white but i would wait on both until 12 months.

Answered 5/7/2014

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A member asked:

Can i give egg to my six month old son? he was born on oct11 as a premie with 35.3 weeks gestational age.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heather Isaacson answered

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