Kids Allergy Risk Checker

This allergy risk checker serves as a guideline only and does not replace any Healthcare Professional's advice. Please consult your Healthcare Professional if necessary.

Will Your Child Develop An Allergy?

If either you or your partner has an allergy, there is a risk that your child will develop it too. There is a genetic link known as atopy, where the risk of allergy is passed on through families. Read on to find out more.

What You Need To Know About Your Child's Allergy

If there is a history of food allergy, eczema, hay fever or asthma in your family (one or more of your child’s first-degree relatives i.e. parent or sibling) then there is a higher risk of your child developing a food allergy.

How Serious Is An Allergy To A Child?

Children with an allergy may have sleep disturbances and problems at meal times, which will negatively impact the quality of family life. There is 80% chance that a child can inherit allergies if both parents have allergies.

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