Allergy Vaccination

Allergy vaccination (also known as allergen immunotherapy) is the practice of administering a combination of allergens in the form of injections or drops under the tongue to treat allergies. Allergy vaccinations are used to provide long-term relief from hay fever, asthma, and other allergic conditions by gradually increasing the body's tolerance to allergens present in the environment. By stimulating the body's immune system to create antibodies that can recognize and fight off the allergy-causing pollutants, allergy vaccination can provide up to 3-5 years of long-term relief from allergy symptoms. In addition, allergy vaccination has been used to treat insect bites and stings, food allergies, and other sensitivities. Allergy vaccinations can be administered in a doctor's office or at home and have been used successfully to treat millions of individuals.