Why throw peanut allergies under the anti-vax bus? A recent EarthTalk article in the Gazette, headlined, “Theories abound on the rise of peanut allergies,” does more harm than good by promoting disputed and arguably dangerous anti-vaccine and anti-GMO “theories” of peanut allergy.

Peanut allergy poses serious health risks but no more than failing to vaccinate your child.

Next time, more science and less fear. Please.

Miriam Krell Bourke

Northampton