Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots

(HealthDay News) -- Allergy shots help ease symptoms for people who have chronic allergies.

The shots contain small amounts of allergens to which the recipient reacts. After repeated exposure to the allergens, the immune system is better able to fight the things that make the person sneeze, wheeze and cough.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice about allergy shots:

  • People aged 6 and older are eligible for the shots. But the shots may not be recommended for those with severe asthma, heart problems, if they take beta blockers, or who are pregnant.
  • Allergy shots generally are safe. But they contain small amounts of things to which you're allergic, which may trigger a reaction. You should immediately report any type of reaction to your doctor.

    • Date Published: 6/26/2018 9:14:58 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma

    Don’t Let Allergies Get Out of Hand During Pregnancy

    How Metal Implants Could Mess Up Your Skin

    Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk

    About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy

    Study Probes Links Between Vaccines and Asthma in Kids, With Inconclusive Results

    For Kids in Poorer Neighborhoods, a Move Can Ease Asthma

    Poorer Neighborhoods Linked to Higher Asthma Rates in Kids

    After Ian's Destruction: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

    Move to 'Green' School Buses Could Boost Kids' Class Attendance

    Flu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks With Chronic Ills

    Winter & Kid's Asthma: High Time for Flare-Ups

    When Cities Get a Pro Sports Team, Flu Deaths Rise

    Seniors Urged to Get Flu Shots as U.S. Cases Rise

    Feds Urge Vaccination as 'Tripledemic' Hits More Americans