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Allergy Shots (Allergen Immunotherapy)How It's DoneWhen you get an allergy shot, a small amount of allergen is injected under the skin, usually in the fleshy part of the upper arm. In the beginning, injections usually are given once a week, and the doses of allergen are increased gradually with each injection. The maximum dose, called a maintenance dose, is reached after four to six months. The maintenance dose is given once a week or once every two weeks. After several months, the injection schedule may be reduced to once every three or four weeks. A full course of allergy shots usually takes between three and five years.
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