Everything You Need to Know About Allergy Shots at Home

At-Home Allergy Shots are Convenient and Time-Saving

Medically Reviewed by Kali Gerace, M.D.

Weekly office visits can make it difficult to stay consistent with allergy immunotherapy. For patients approved for home treatment, at-home allergy shots offer a more convenient alternative that saves time and reduces travel expenses while keeping treatment under the supervision of an Advanced ENT & Allergy provider.

Allergy shots are a long-term treatment that gradually trains the immune system to react less strongly to specific allergens. Over time, immunotherapy can reduce allergy symptoms and the need for allergy medication or nasal spray, and its benefits may continue after treatment ends.

How Do At-Home Allergy Shots Work?

Before treatment begins, your healthcare provider will evaluate your medical history to confirm that you meet our safety criteria and that home immunotherapy is appropriate for you.

We mail your prescribed allergy serum directly to your home. You will still follow up with your provider every three months so we can monitor your treatment progress and adjust your plan of care if needed. These appointments may be completed by telemedicine or in our office.

Who May Not Be Eligible for At-Home Allergy Shots?

At-home injections are not appropriate for every patient. Your provider will review factors such as your asthma control, lung health, age, current medications, and ability to follow dosing and emergency instructions. Depending on these factors, additional evaluation may be recommended, or it may be determined that receiving your injections in a medical office is the safest option. Tell our office if you begin taking a beta-blocker after starting allergy immunotherapy. These medications, which include propranolol, sotalol, and nadolol, can affect how a severe allergic reaction is treated.

How Do I Get Started With At-Home Shots?

If you are approved for home allergy immunotherapy, we will train you in our office to self-administer your injections or train a friend or family member to administer them for you. This educational appointment includes injection training, safety information, the risks of allergic reactions, and instructions for responding if an allergic reaction occurs.

Some insurance plans may only cover allergy injections administered in a medical office. Because coverage requirements vary and may change, our team will verify your coverage before you begin home immunotherapy.

Once you have completed the required training and your provider has approved you for home administration, you can begin your allergy immunotherapy at home and reorder your serum online to have it shipped directly to your home.