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Is allergy shots made of steroid?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No : Allergy shots are usually prepared by extract of the allergen that is identified in your allergy skin test. They are not made of steroid. When they are given over the course of immunotherapy, your body is expected to be desensitized.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Not from allergists: agree with prior answer. Allergy immunizations adjust your immune system so that you are not allergic anymore. There are doctors out there that will tell you they are giving you "allergy shots," but if they are not regular (like weekly expanding to monthly) they are likely steroid shots and not good for you.
Answered 10/4/2016
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