Call for GPs to help nip eczema ‘in the bub’

The message is featured in a new campaign aimed at reducing allergy risk
Dr Richard Loh
Dr Richard Loh.

Managing eczema in infants could help reduce Australia’s high rate of food allergies, doctors say in a new campaign.

The Nip Allergies in the Bub project is aimed at educating parents and health professionals in ways to reduce allergy risk, including early introduction of allergenic foods to babies.