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I used to advocate putting peanut oil in the water supply. We could wipe out this stupid allergy over a weekend.

Posted by Dr.Vermin, immunologist (aka Dr.Vermin) Feb 16 '09, 11:47

But then read that it's not a hereditary thing, but yet another malady of the immune system caused by kids being raised in too sterile of an environment.

Parents, get those kids out in the mud!

The growing incidence of peanut allergy in first world countries has led doctors to suspect that humans may be altering their immune systems by eradicating diseases and keeping their environments too clean. (www.wisegeek.com)

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also possibly by eating peanuts while pregnant, or feeding your kid too many of 'em. -- nm - mafic Feb 16, 11:52
That plan would probably case a widespread occurance of the allergy ... immune systems go plaid, bad things happen, and suddenly you've created ... - Beryllium Feb 16, 11:51
My niece is deathly allergic. Only one in my family to be so. -- nm - Spawn Feb 16, 11:49 7
- She can be in the room with them. -- nm - Amy Feb 16, 11:54 4
  - I guess I need to read backboards... - Spawn Feb 16, 11:57 3
    - Never. But I smoked on a plane so you can lick me. -- nm - Amy Feb 16, 11:58 2
      - But they aren't for recreational use!! -- nm - Shaun Feb 16, 12:02
      - Presidential Hump Day!!! -- nm - Spawn Feb 16, 12:00
- my nephew is. -- nm - Beaker Feb 16, 11:51
- guess she can never go anywhere. -- nm - loosilu Feb 16, 11:50
it's not clear what the cause is, but the rate has gone up dramatically. -- nm - loosilu Feb 16, 11:49 1
- I thought the cause was (spoils) - TFox Feb 16, 11:49
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I used to advocate putting peanut oil in the water supply. We could wipe out this stupid allergy over a weekend.

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