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How Can I Find an Allergist/Immunologist?

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Your child's primary care doctor can usually recommend a qualified allergist/immunologist. Or you can ask a family member or friend who is seeing an allergist/immunologist for a recommendation. Also, the website of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, www.aaaai.org, has a listing of allergists by location.
Helping Your Child Cope
An allergy shot is given with a needle that is smaller than those used for most childhood vaccinations, which makes it less painful. For kids, the shots are more scary than painful. A parent's positive and supportive attitude can go a long way toward helping the child accept the treatment and achieve successful results. Treatment seems to go much better if the parent is confident and committed to their child getting the immunotherapy.
Allergy shots may seem a bit scary at first. But understanding the benefits of allergy shots and how they work will help you and your child come to accept the shots as routine.
Last Updated ( Friday, 20 April 2007 09:53 )  

The possibility of public health emergencies arising in the United States concerns many people in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and the threat of pandemic influenza. Though some people feel it is impossible to be prepared for unexpected events, the truth is that taking preparedness actions helps people deal with disasters of all sorts much more effectively when they do occur.

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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