What is in an allergy shot?
Allergy shots are not medication. Allergy shots contain extracts of natural proteins that are harvested from the natural world. Extract manufacturers carefully process and refine the pollen, dust, dander, insect venom or mold to produce a concentrated, purified liquid protein extract that can be injected under the skin with only a small chance of allergic reaction. The FDA regulates allergen extract manufacturers and helps to determine the potency of extracts. Allergy shot extracts for an individual patient are prepared by the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic Mixing Lab to exactly match the allergic sensitivities found on skin testing. Additionally for most allergens we know the “best dose” of protein to use in the allergy shot to get the best results from your treatment course. At Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic you will always get the most up-to-date treatment recommendations. Our doctors consult regularly with the national experts on immunotherapy to ensure that we will be able t
