Instructions for Patients on Allergy Injections
Allergy Injection Schedule
New Schedule Effective 08/30/2010 – all end times have changed
Please take special note of the following:
- The office is open for injections over the lunch hour on Mondays and Thursdays.
- The office is open later on Mondays.
- The office is not open on Wednesday afternoons or on the weekend.
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | |
| Friday | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Schedule Notes
- If you are on a weekly schedule you can get your injections every 4 – 10 days without a dosage change.
- If you are on a maintenance schedule you can get your injections every 4 – 25 days, depending on your symptoms. This will be discussed at your annual visit.
- The office is closed Wednesday afternoons.
- In the event of severe weather please call to see if the office is open.
- Watch for notices and fliers regarding holiday schedule changes.
- If it is necessary for you to come outside of regular injection times, please call first. Also, please expect to wait until a nurse is available.
Miscellaneous Notes
- If you are having problems, please call our office for an appointment.
- You will not be given an injection if you are wheezing, have a high fever, or have a contagious illness.
- Allergy injections are not recommended for patients taking beta blocker medications.
- Please keep us informed of any change in your health status, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or pregnancy. Also, please notify us of any changes in your medications.
- During pregnancy the doses are not increased.
- Please schedule an immunotherapy follow-up visit with the doctor once a year, in addition to any other office visits recommended by the doctor.
Allergic Reactions
PATIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WAIT 30 MINUTES AFTER THEIR INJECTION DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION
It is possible that a severe allergic reaction could occur at any time following allergy injections. Observe for signs of a reaction – wheezing, difficulty breathing, coughing, extreme nasal symptoms, or hives. This type of reaction requires immediate attention.
Local reactions sometimes occur at the site of the injection. This will be in the form of hard swelling, redness, and itching. If the hard swelling is larger than a 50-cent piece, and lasts over 24 hours, please notify our office. Antihistamine and application of cold before and after allergy injections are given will help control local reactions. Local reactions are common.