It's not a comforting thought for you, much less for your child an allergy shot every week for at least 6 months, and then a monthly shot for years to come. For many children, allergy shots are very worthwhile. Accepting allergens Allergy shots have been a part of allergy treatment for more than 80 years.
Many studies show that allergy shots are effective.
Allergy shots are sometimes called desensitization shots or hyposensitization shots. As the injections continue, the amount of allergen in each shot is increased. Gradually, your child's body learns to accept the allergen as the harmless substance it is. As this happens, symptoms of allergic rhinitis stuffiness, watery eyes, coughing and sneezing decrease. This process of desensitizing your body to an allergy is called immunotherapy.