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An experimental peanut patch appears to help young children build tolerance to peanuts

More than 70% of children treated with the patch could tolerate small amounts of peanut after three years

None suffered a severe allergic reaction during the treatment

THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Treatment with an experimental peanut protein patch can help young children safely build tolerance to peanuts, a new study says.

More than 70% of children treated with the Viaskin Peanut Patch could tolerate at least three to four peanut kernels without a reaction after three years, researchers are scheduled to report Saturday in Orlando at a meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Nearly half of the kids could tolerate even larger amounts of peanut, res

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