Many people suffer from allergies, but not everyone would be recommended to get allergy shots as it is quite a commitment and requires you being able to receive injections the same day every single week reliably for at least months. They are a great option for those who suffer from allergies to allergens that they are not able to avoid entirely or at all, such as pollen, mold, stinging insects, dust, and animals, and require more than one method of relieving allergy symptoms in order to function. If you take allergy medication daily, you may benefit from allergy shots. However, they are not recommended for treating food allergies as most food allergies have an increased risk for severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, making immunotherapy a risky treatment.