Oral immunotherapy, or OIT, is a newer treatment for food allergies. OIT is based on exposure. During the treatment, the patient is exposed to the allergen in small doses, increasing over time to build desensitization against the food. If you have heard of OIT, you might be wondering if you or your child are a […]
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The Truth About the Flu Vaccine: Benefits and Safety
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone over the age of six months of age get the flu vaccine. Far too few people actually get the flu vaccine each year, partly due to concerns about allergic reactions to the vaccine or worry that the benefits do not outweigh the risks. These concerns are […]
