The most common side effect of allergy injections is mild soreness, redness, swelling, local heat and tenderness at the site of the injections. Typically this is greatest 2 or 3 hours after the injection and is gone by the next morning. If such local reaction lasts over 24 hours, the dosage should be held steady and not increased until the excessive degree of local reaction is no longer occurring.

Theoretically, desensitization or allergy shots to poison ivy can be accomplished; however, practically it cannot be done. It has been tried in the past, and the side effects have been too great to warrant widespread use. Thus, at the present time, there is no available desensitization program for poison ivy or poison oak. See similar questions...

Like all medical treatments, allergy shots (immunotherapy) can have side effects. Your doctor will discuss this with you in detail. Under no circumstances should you consider allergy shots without at least an attempt at avoidance of the troublesome allergen. For instance, cat allergy shots are no substitute for cat avoidance. Some allergens, though, such as grass pollen, are almost unavoidable. See similar questions...

We know that allergy shots can produce a prolonged remission in symptoms even after they are stopped. We know that many patients maintain the degree of relief they have achieved lifelong, and it is not uncommon at all for this relief to last years. However relapses can occur and some patients, on occasion, resume injections after having stopped them. See similar questions...

Allergy shots consist of the unavoidable ariborne allergens to which the particular patient has been found sensitive in a purified and sterilized form. See similar questions...

Allergy shots have been shown to be clearly helpful for asthma. Allergy testing should be done in most patients with significant asthma so that modifications can be made in the environment. Many patients can be managed with medications, so that a decision needs to be made about whether allergy shots should be given. See similar questions...

No. However, the university nurse will be glad to help a student make arrangements to get his/her allergy injections at an appropriate medical facility. See similar questions...

The allergens to which one is allergic. We use the skin tests results above to determine which allergens to place in your “vaccine.” See similar questions...

Yes. For those students who are on a maintenance schedule of injections with an allergy specialist (antigens provided by the patient), arrangements can be made to give those injections at Nurses Clinic (for a fee) to those who qualify for this service. If you desire this service please contact Nurses Clinic (858) 534-2918 to discuss your case further. See similar questions...

Usually it takes several months for allergy shots to produce a noticeable effect. The reason that it takes so long is that the initial dosage must be very low, too low to stimulate the immune response. In the first few months of injection treatment, each dose is greater than the one before. Protection against the effects of allergen exposure occurs only after the higher dosages are reached. If the dosage were to be started too high or increased too rapidly, unpleasant reactions may occur. See similar questions...

quot;Allergy Shots" (the medical term is allergen immunotherapy) are used to treat some cases of respiratory allergic diseases. This means those allergic diseases affecting the nose, lining membranes of the eye, and bronchial tubes. See similar questions...

We do offer allergy injections at College Health Services through our nursing service. The injections will be provided free for those students who subscribe to the Student Medical Insurance Plan or the Prepaid Health Center Option. You will need to have your allergist provide us with a detailed vaccine administration protocol and contact numbers for your allergist office. See similar questions...

Several allergists in the Western New York area have agreed to provide allergy injections for Canisius College students. Each allergist has specific procedures, clinic hours for the injections and billing practices. It is the student's responsibility to contact the physician's office and inquire about these practices. A list of allergists can be found below. Transportation to and from the allergist appointments will be the responsibility of the student. See similar questions...

Yes. Allergy shots are given by appointment only. However, you absolutely MUST have a pre-entrance physical within two (2) years (Medical Evaluation Form) on file. There is a $50 per semester administration fee. Come in and talk with a nurse about the schedule for shots and find a time that works for you. See similar questions...

Any student who provides documentation of the need for allergy shots, from their physician, is able to get the shots here at the Student Health Center. The student is responsible for providing the Health Center with the medication and will be charged a nominal fee for each visit. See similar questions...

Build-up" – Doses are gradually increased to a level which controls symptoms. It normally requires 20-25 visits to reach this dose. Maintenance" – We give shots weekly to maintain this control. After about 1 year of shots, we increase the frequency to 2 weeks, and eventually to 4 week intervals. Reaching this 4 week interval usually takes 3 years. After 1-2 years at this frequency, shots are stopped, normally with excellent long-term control of symptoms. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, no. Due to the possibility of a life-threatening reaction, a national task force in 2003 recommends that allergy shots be given only in the presence of a physician. I strictly adhere to the expert panel’s recommendation: “Immunotherapy injections should not be administered at home because of the risk of inadequate recognition and treatment of systemic reactions.” Some allergists disregard this advice, and give patients epinephrine to reverse an allergic reaction. See similar questions...

We do administer allergy injections by appointment only, and when a physician is present. You must first bring in your allergy orders for pre-approval. See similar questions...

allergy is an abnormally high sensitivity to a certain substance, such as dust, pollens, foods, or drugs. Symptoms of allergies commonly include inflammation, sneezing, itching, and skin rashes. See similar questions...