Which of the following statements about allergies is false?

a. Many times children "outgrow" their food allergies.
b. Children with true allergies test positive for antibodies.
c. A child can produce antibodies without displaying symptoms of allergy.
d. Symptoms of food allergy reaction always occur within minutes of ingesting the offending food.


d

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