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A member asked:
They told me first 6 weeks i do allergy shots there then do at home bec i go on vacations anyway . do they have to be poked in vein or just skin ?
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Be wary: A 38 yo male starting allergy shots, prescribed first in the office, then at home. Allergy shots are subcutaneous (meaning no vein). But I would be wary of allergy shots at home. Most board certified allergists only give shots in the office because of the small (but real) risk of serious reactions.
Answered 4/6/2016
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