VIT

Venom Immunotherapy

If you are considering VIT, here's some topline information based on my experiences, first at Colorado Allergy & Asthma Center and then at Kaiser-Permanente. I started bee venom allergy shots in 2013 and my early post, "How much does Venom Immunotherapy cost?" is one of the most-read on this site. If you're starting the VIT journey, these posts should be helpful.

 

• How much does Venom Immunotherapy cost? 

• How does desensitization work?

• 31 Things I've Learned from 30 Allergy Shots 

• Marty Hardison on the Importance of Getting Stung

• NSAIDs increase reactions to bee stings
• Q: I have been getting monthly allergy shots but have missed getting them for the last 4 months. Can I pick up where I left off?
• VIT Report: 2 Years Post-Anaphylaxis: a review of epinephrine autoinjectors

• Backing up a Bee 
• VIT Report: Allergy Blood Testing
• VIT Report: Allergic to Beestings – Not Anymore

You can read the backstory and additional thoughts by reading all posts labeled VIT.