| There has always been fear connected with allergy | | | | immunity with risk. |
| shots for a toddler or infant. This fear has its roots in | | | | There are two phases in the administering of allergy |
| the occasional but rare severe reaction to the allergy | | | | shots. The 'buildup stage" where small but increasing |
| shot. So what are the benefits and what are | | | | doses of allergen are given so that the toddlers |
| alternatives | | | | system adapts to the allergen without a reaction. |
| If the cause of an allergy can be detected at the | | | | These shots may be three times a week up to |
| outset then this of course gives the best means of | | | | seven months and it has the same effect as a |
| defense by training the toddler to avoid contact. | | | | vaccination program |
| There are some difficulties when toddlers are outside | | | | There is a time of maintenance now that follows this |
| in the open air where pollens are airborne. | | | | is to complete the immunizing process and give an |
| With the indoor allergy causes such as molds and | | | | close to permanent benefit. When the body has |
| dust mites etc the obvious solution is to clean the | | | | developed a high immunity to allergen then this is to |
| house and rid the area of these causes. Yet even | | | | be followed up with monthly shots over three years |
| here there are exceptions because cleaning wont do | | | | If there are any side effects these will be minimal |
| the whole job when the smallest particle of the | | | | and can range from a mild irritation at the place of |
| allergy substance will do harm to the super sensitive | | | | the shot to at worst colds or skin hives. There are |
| toddlers skin or airways. There is the further issue of | | | | however some rare but very serious reactions such |
| insect bites and bee stings which cant always be | | | | as anaphylaxis and if this occurs which is indicated by |
| anticipated. In such cases there needs to be planning | | | | shallow restricted breathing you need to get |
| ahead to know exactly what to do especially with | | | | emergency help from doctor or hospital. If there is |
| any life threatening bite or sting. Added to all this is | | | | any history of anaphylaxis in the family or any |
| the whole matter of allergy to foods and that's a | | | | previous testing for it then the antidote injection |
| whole other matter. | | | | needle can be supplied to have on hand. The |
| Medications for allergies are common these days and | | | | substance is simply adrenalin, which immediately |
| are very effective in reducing allergic reactions. | | | | relieves the symptoms |
| Scripts containing Claritin and Singular are widely used | | | | To give a toddler the allergy shots is a serious |
| in prescriptions these days and with the toddler must | | | | commitment and a visit to local doctor before |
| of course be administered in the correct proportions | | | | application for some advice will be well worth your |
| according to a doctor's direction. | | | | peace of mind. However to ignore the issue is to |
| Having prescribed shots administered for a toddler | | | | possibly leave your toddler at risk as in the case of |
| are universally accepted as safe and can even have | | | | bee stings and other insect stings, which can give |
| the effect of helping the young child develop | | | | strong reactions. To have a life long benefit for the |
| immunity over time. These shots are generally most | | | | toddler into his or her adult years is the benefit |
| effective when given over a period of several years, | | | | gained. |
| which enables the Childs body to slowly develop | | | | |