Journal article
Risk of peanut- and tree-nut–induced anaphylaxis during Halloween, Easter and other cultural holidays in Canadian children
Abstract
BACKGROUND: It is not established whether the risk of anaphylaxis induced by peanuts or tree nuts in children increases at specific times of the year. We aimed to evaluate the risk of peanut-and tree-nut-induced anaphylaxis during certain cultural holidays in Canadian children.
METHODS: We collected data on confirmed pediatric cases of anaphylaxis presenting to emergency departments in 4 Canadian provinces as part of the Cross-Canada …
Authors
Leung M; Clarke AE; Gabrielli S; Morris J; Gravel J; Lim R; Chan ES; Goldman RD; Enarson P; O'Keefe A
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 192, No. 38, pp. e1084–e1092
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
September 21, 2020
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.200034
ISSN
0820-3946