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Samantha Chan

Immunology and Allergy Lead, Snow Centre for Immune Health, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)

<p>Evidence suggests spending time with animals could lower children’s risk of allergies</p>
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The childhood experience that may lower your risk of asthma and eczema

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