Immunotherapy is indicated for people who are extremely allergic or who cannot avoid specific allergens, and involves a series of weekly injections administered to patients for several months during a “build-up” period, and then continued for a three to five year “maintenance” period. Immunotherapy is mostly for people that may not be able to live a normal life and completely avoid pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, insect venom, and certain other common triggers of allergic reactions. It is not indicated for food or medicinal allergies.

Immunotherapy does not work for everyone and is only partly effective in some people, but it offers allergy sufferers the chance to eventually reduce or stop symptomatic/rescue medication. The injections over time, cause your body to make blocking antibodies, stopping the allergic reaction from taking place.

Patients taking injections must wait 30 minutes to monitor for any adverse reaction. Most insurance companies cover injections, though co-pays may apply to each office visit. Visit our patient resources page to view the shot hours.