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… Allergy Shots for Asthma On this page: Treatment Overview … Risks What To Think About Treatment Overview Allergy shots are a type of immunotherapy treatment in which … to the allergens, which means you may have fewer symptoms. Allergy shots are given after careful skin testing for an …
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… Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Get allergy shots to make you less sensitive to insect stings … of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Do not get allergy shots. Instead, try other things such as avoiding … risk of having a similar reaction if you are stung again. Allergy shots usually are recommended only for people who …
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… and past health. He or she also may want you to have allergy tests after you get better from the allergic reaction. Allergy tests, such as skin prick tests or blood tests, can … these can save your life. You may also want to try allergy shots, called immunotherapy, to help prevent worse …
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… Information Overview Accelerated, or rush, immunotherapy (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your … to this treatment is more likely than with standard allergy shots. All shots should be given in a doctor's … immunotherapy may be done if: You have a life-threatening allergy to insect venom, and the insect season is about to …
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… Baby safety Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Babies … hazards (especially when your baby starts eating solid foods). Young children’s mouth muscles aren’t well-developed, so you may want to avoid certain foods. Prepare foods carefully and make sure that you don’t …
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… Overfeeding a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … the breast or bottle and not want to suck. The amount of food each baby needs varies. Young babies usually do not … the breast or bottle and not want to suck. The amount of food each baby needs varies. Young babies usually do not …
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… Baby Blues On this page: Overview … for help from others, so you can get as much sleep, healthy food, exercise, and overall support as possible. Talk to … for help from others, so you can get as much sleep, healthy food, exercise, and overall support as possible. Talk to …
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… Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex) On this page: Condition … and diaphragms. Diapers and sanitary pads. Pacifiers and baby bottle nipples. Balloons and rubber toys. Rubber bands. … What puts you at risk? People who have allergies to certain foods are more likely to have latex allergy. These foods …
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… Baby care Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview There’s lots to learn as you get to know your new baby. Find advice on how to provide the care your baby needs for a healthy start. Premature infants If your …
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… Burping a Baby On this page: Overview Overview A baby may be uncomfortable after feedings if he or she has … during the feeding. Burping helps get rid of air that the baby has swallowed. Burp a breastfeeding baby when you …
