Allergy Challenge - Information for parents and carers of children with allergies

An allergy challenge is when we give your child food or medication to determine if they are allergic to it. This is done under close medical supervision in a safe hospital setting. Allergy challenges help us understand the following:

• If your child has been allergic to the food in the past, the challenge will tell us whether they have outgrown their allergy.
• If you are uncertain whether your child is allergic to a food or has never eaten it, the challenge will provide clarity.