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Allergies Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … take 3 to 5 years to complete. FAQs What are allergies to insect stings? An allergic …
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Allergies Should I Take Allergy Shots

… doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … Summary Get the facts Your options Don't get allergy shots. Instead, keep taking medicine … try to get rid of or avoid the allergen. Get allergy shots along with taking medicine to …
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Immunotherapy for Allergies to Insect Stings

Treatment Overview Immunotherapy for insect sting allergies is a series of allergy shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Small doses of allergens are …
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Allergies to Insect Stings

… Topic Overview What are allergies to insect stings? When you are stung … breathing, and other symptoms. How are allergies to insect stings diagnosed? Your … bracelet or other jewellery that lists your allergies. During an emergency, these can save …
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Allergies

Learning Center Learn about allergies If you are like a lot of people, you are allergic to something. For most people, allergies mean itchy eyes and a drippy nose. But for a few people, allergies to …
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Allergies

… our  Severe allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis health feature . Preventing allergies Types of … our  Severe allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis health feature . … Preventing allergies Types …
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Food Allergies

… treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in … adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you …
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Allergies in Children Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child

… tip in your child's thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most … tip in your child's thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most …
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Allergies Rush Immunotherapy

Overview Accelerated, or rush, immunotherapy (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your tolerance to an allergen. There are different schedules for the shots that try to achieve a …
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Allergies Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot

… injector in your thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most … injector in your thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most …