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Posted by: Farah Khan, MD on Jan 26, 2026

Part Two of our Peanut Allergy 101 series offers clear, helpful guidance on treatment plans, avoiding exposure and supporting your child’s health in real-world situations.

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Peanut Allergy 101: Part One
Understanding peanut allergies can feel overwhelming. In Part One of our series, get clear, expert-backed basics to help you protect your child and navigate everyday life with peace of mind.
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FDA’s Red Dye No. 3 Ban: What It Means for Your Family’s Health
In January 2025, the FDA banned red dye No. 3 due to potential health risks. Found in candies, drinks, and even some medications, this synthetic coloring has raised concerns over its safety. Discover what this ban means for your family, which foods to watch out for, and how it could help you make healthier choices.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Needle-Free Epinephrine: What Parents Need to Know

Dec 03, 2024

Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis, a potentially severe life-threatening allergic reaction. A pharmaceutical company has been working on a device to deliver the medication through a nasal spray. Read More

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EpiPens: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

Jul 17, 2024

Emergency epinephrine is THE treatment you need for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a potentially severe life-threatening allergic reaction. Epinephrine reverses the reaction and can save a life. Read More

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Food Allergies and Anxiety

Apr 30, 2024

Families with food allergies often must consider safety, since food is such a big part of our society. Because of this, children and their parents might experience anxiety, especially in places such as school, birthday parties, restaurants, sleepovers, and when traveling. Read More

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Oral Phenylephrine Doesn’t Work and the FDA Finally Recognized It

Sep 15, 2023

We’ve all seen the over-the-counter oral cough & cold and allergy medicines that contain phenylephrine. This ingredient is in many of these medications have been around since the early 1970s and has been touted to be effective at helping our stuffy noses when we get sick with a cold.  Read More