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About the Medical Team

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Medical Review

Dr. Sarah Jenkins, MD, FACAAI

Board Certified Allergist & Immunologist

Clinical Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Stanford University School of Medicine
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Written by

Dr. Michael Chen, MD, PhD

Clinical Immunologist & Researcher

Translational Immunology, Biologic Therapies

Johns Hopkins University

All contributors hold active board certification in allergy, immunology, or a related specialty. View full credentials →

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