Health Tip: Could Allergy Shots Help You?

(HealthDay News) -- If you have allergies, regular shots (immunotherapy) are designed to make you less sensitive to allergens over time.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says you may be a candidate for allergy shots if:

Your symptoms are moderate-to-severe and your allergy season lasts a few months or more.

You want to avoid long-term use of allergy medications.

You can commit the time needed for getting regular allergy shots.

You can afford the cost of allergy shots and related medical visits.

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