Peanut Allergy Anaphylaxis Spikes in Kids on Halloween

Halloween and Easter present unique risks to children with known and unknown food allergies

Halloween is a uniquely dangerous time for children with allergies, and a good time to raise allergy awareness, say researchers. Conner Baker/Unsplash

Peanut and tree nut anaphylaxis in children spikes at Halloween and Easter, research on holidays and allergies finds.

Most were previously unknown allergies, according to the Canadian study, which compares Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Eid al-Adha.