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Allergy Injections

Note: available in the Homewood location only

Students receiving an allergy injection prescribed by an allergist are eligible for ongoing injections at the Homewood Primary Care clinic. Allergy injections are given by appointment only with our registered nurse at no charge. Students receiving injection services must present a printed signed patient agreement and a signed physician order. 

Initial Appointment 

For your initial appointment, you will need the following: 

  • Standing order from your allergist, including a physician order, dosage schedule, and specific instructions regarding missed or late doses 
  • Allergy serum (can be stored at the Homewood clinic) 

Please note that you must receive your first dose from your allergist. 

Initial Appointment Length 

  • 30 minutes (check-in, complete appointment-specific forms, receive injection) 
  • 30 minutes (post-injection evaluation time) 
  • Total time: 60 minutes 

Follow-up Appointment Length 

  • 15 minutes (check-in and receive injection) 
  • 30 minutes (post-injection evaluation time) 
  • Total time: 45-50 minutes