First week of life seems crucial for future allergy and eczema risk

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What happened

The mainstream view is that there are no particularly critical phases in the development of the immune system, but a study of hundreds of infants suggests otherwise…

Key facts

  • Reported by New Scientist and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 UTC.

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