Table 5.
Summary of Addendum Guidelines 1, 2, and 3 [50]
| Addendum guideline | Infant criteria | Recommendations | Earliest age of peanut introduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Severe eczema, egg allergy, or both | Strongly consider evaluation by sIgE measurement and/or SPT and, if necessary, an OFC. Based on test results, introduce peanut-containing foods | 4–6 months |
| 2 | Mild-to-moderate eczema | Introduce peanut-containing foods | Around 6 months |
| 3 | No eczema or any food allergy | Introduce peanut-containing foods | Age appropriate and in accordance with family preferences and cultural practices |
sIgE serum immunoglobulin E, SPT skin prick test, OFC oral food challenge