IGHE and food allergy: In scenarios of limited allergist availability, as is often the case among rural, Medicaid and minority populations, pediatricians can assist in the evaluation and management of food allergy, and provide action plans, education and counselling for patients and families.<h4>Conclusions and relevance</h4>Pediatric primary caretakers play a key role in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of IgE-mediated food allergy.