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Megan's Sudden Shellfish Allergy
- Megan Cruz, a shellfish enthusiast, experienced anaphylaxis after her 21st birthday seafood feast.
- This was surprising as she had consumed shellfish her whole life without issue.
Allergies: A False Alarm
- Allergies are a false alarm in the immune system, a mechanism evolved to fight parasites.
- Sometimes, this system gets confused and targets harmless substances like peanuts.
Rising Allergy Rates
- Allergy rates have risen significantly, now affecting around 8-10% of both children and adults.
- This contrasts older estimates of 4% for children and 2% for adults.