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Worried about shellfish allergy, never had it before. is it possible to test for this allergy before trying prawns etc?
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Yes- WhyRU worried: Do you have other allergies do you have family history of a shellfish allergy? Have you ever had a reaction to iodine?
Answered 2/1/2019
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