Some Background Information on Allergy Shots
Allergy shots are claimed to be the best medication in the market today that offers long-term relief for allergies. Where other medications are not working, or where possible side effects are not acceptable, especially for a child, allergy shots might offer the best means of relief. Immunotherapy, commonly called allergy shots, is a sequence of injections that help fight the substances (allergens) that most commonly trigger extreme allergic reactions. Here's how it works; Allergy shots are injected over a period of time to a preplanned schedule. A series of shots will be given, initially at a rate of one or two shots per week for the first 3 to 6 months. This is followed by being injected only once every month for the next 3 to 5 years. It is important to note that there is a slow but measured increase of dosage in every shot. This measured approach is to ensure that the body gradually accepts the component allergen into your system as a non-invasive substance. Usually som...