Allergy shots, also known as allergen immunotherapy, is a treatment that helps reduce allergy symptoms such as:
Sneezing.
Itchy, watery eyes.
A runny, stuffy nose.
Asthma.
The treatment may benefit children who are allergic to any of these substances:
Grass, tree, plant, and weed pollens.
Stinging insects.
Animal dander.
House dust mites.
Molds.
The treatment is not done for food allergies.
During your child's allergy immunotherapy treatments, the substance your child is allergic to (allergen) will be injected under your child's skin or placed under your child's tongue. At first only a little bit of the substance will be given, but over time the amount will slowly be increased. The treatment allows the body builds up a tolerance