Questions about Allergy Shots

Lots of kids have allergies. In fact, allergies are the most common cause of chronic nasal congestion in children. If your child has allergies, allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) may be a form of treatment to consider. Read on to find out about allergy shots and how to help your child deal with them.

Updated and reviewed by: Stephen McGeady, MD
Originally reviewed by: Stephen McGeady, MD, and Jacob Dale Schrum, MD

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Questions about Allergy Shots

To help, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Red Cross have teamed up to answer common questions and provide step by step guidance you can take now to protect you and your loved ones.

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