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Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.
A change in guidance has prevented tens of thousands of children from developing an allergy to peanuts.
Until about 10 years ago, parents were advised to delay the introduction of peanuts until about three years of age.
It's now understood that advice actually led to an increase in allergies.
Also, the shingles vaccine could lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke, adding to benefits that go well beyond protection from the virus itself.
References
Guidelines for Early Food Introduction and Patterns of Food Allergy
New systematic review and meta-analysis shows an association between shingles vaccination and lower risk of heart attack and stroke
Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine - who should get vaccinated?
Health Report - Separate stories podcast
Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.