Studies found about one in 30 Australian children has a peanut allergy . Also one in 10 children from Melbourne aged 12 months has a food allergy . This has been found to be the highest record of food allergy in the world . The most common cause is an allergic reaction to peanuts, but there are other foods that can trigger it as well such as tree nuts and eggs. She also says pets , particularly dogs , could help prevent food allergy .
Studies found about one in 30 Australian children has a peanut allergy . Also one in 10 children from Melbourne aged 12 months has a food allergy . This has been found to be the highest record of food allergy in the world . Professor Katie Allen says vitamin D deficiency and cleanliness could be the cause of such allergies . She also says pets , particularly dogs , could help prevent food allergy .