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What do allergists do if you don't like shots? are the oral allergy desensitization instead of shots working?
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Yes.: Oral forms of immunotherapy definitely work, although slightly less effectively than shots. Your insurance may not cover the oral form since it is not yet approved by the fda.
Answered 4/1/2014
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