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Jennifer Koplin, Group Leader, Childhood Allergy & Epidemiology, The University of Queensland

What’s the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance?

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At one time or another, you’ve probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it’s you – food intolerances are estimated to affect up to 25% of Australians.

Meanwhile, cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, affecting around one in 100 infants.

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