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When can an infant be checked for allergies?

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Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Any Age: If an infant is demonstrating signs/symptoms consistent with an allergic reaction, they can be tested at any age.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Varies: Birth with eczema makes an allergist think allergies are present since it is the first sign, typically, for an allergic child. I tend not to perform skin testing before age of 4 since it tortures the child and it rarely changes my treatment plan. I am not going to start allergy shots on a small baby. Blood tests are highly suspect.

Answered 4/6/2013

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