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Food Challenge Test

Get information about food challenge tests from the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Food Challenge Test An open food challenge is a test that can be used to find out if your child is allergic to a certain food . How should I get my child ready for the open food challenge? One week before the challenge: Stop giving your child …
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Bee Sting Testing

Get information about bee sting testing from the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Bee Sting Testing “Venom” is what an insect injects into the skin during a bite or sting. If your child had a serious reaction to an insect sting, your allergist may want to perform this test to see if your child is allergic to venom. What happens during …
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Medication & Vaccine Testing

Get information about medication and vaccine testing from the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Medication & Vaccine Testing Medication/vaccine testing helps us to determine if your child is allergic to some medications and vaccines. If your child had a serious reaction to a medication or vaccine, your allergist may want to perform this test to see …
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Patient Resources

Access helpful patient resources about asthma and allergies from the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Patient Resources Allergy and Asthma patient education information Download the following education sheets: Asthma Education Sheet Asthma Triggers Understanding Asthma How to Use a Nebulizer with a Face Mask How to Use an Inhaler with a Spacer and a Face …
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Allergy Psychology

Information on allergy psychology from the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Allergy Psychology Our Allergy Psychologists can support you and your child in coping with allergies. Common types of support include: Preparing for allergy procedures and treatments (such as allergy testing, allergy shots, injections, oral food …
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Flu Central

See information related to the flu from the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Flu Central September 1, 2024 Dear Colleagues: Over the last few years, a number of publications have found vaccination of egg allergic patients with the influenza vaccine to be very safe. Recent studies document low amounts of ovalbumin (egg protein) in …
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Nursing Education

Nursing Education Allergy and Asthma device education View the videos below for information on allergy and asthma medication training. …
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Referring Providers

Information for referring providers from the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Referring Providers Urgent Allergy/Immunology referrals Thank you for entrusting Boston Children’s Hospital to partner with you on your patient’s care. If you are a healthcare provider, we ask that you fill out the form (available below) and fax it to …
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Contact Us

Get directions and contact information for the Allergy and Asthma Program.

Contact Us The Boston Children's Hospital Allergy and Asthma Program provides services at 2 Brookline Place, located a short distance from the hospital's main campus. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment at any …