Early Introduction of Allergenic Foods in Infants: Clinical Guidelines and Evidence

December 1, 2025

December 1, 2025, Noon to 1p.m. Mountain Time

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Speaker:

Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Clinical Supervisor and Pulmonary Care Coordinator, Terry Reilly Health Centers

Overview:

  • Describe the historical recommendations for delaying allergenic food introduction and how these practices contributed to rising food allergy rates.
  • Summarize the key outcomes of major clinical trials, including the LEAP, EAT, and LEAP-On studies.
  • Identify updated recommendations from major guideline bodies, including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI), the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI), and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
  • Outline practical strategies for initiating early food exposures and maintaining continued, age-appropriate allergen introduction in infants.
  • Differentiate recommendations for allergenic food introduction based on infant risk profiles (e.g., severe eczema, egg allergy, or no risk factors).

Target Audience

The target audience includes primary care providers (MD, DO, PA, NP, etc.), but all clinicians are welcome.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 0.00 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
10/08/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
12/01/2025 - 12:00pm MST
Event ends: 
12/01/2025 - 1:00pm MST
Cost:
$0.00
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Panelist(s)

Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with AstraZeneca;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Pfizer;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Dermavant Pharmaceuticals;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Regeneron;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Grifols Pharmaceuticals ;.

Glenda Carr, PharmD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ryoko Kausler, PhD, FNP-BC, MN, RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Noreen Womack, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with AstraZeneca;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Pfizer;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Dermavant Pharmaceuticals;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Regeneron;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Grifols Pharmaceuticals ;.
Jointly Accredited Provider

Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing
This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.

Pharmacy
This activity is approved for continuing pharmacy education.

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PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 0.00 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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