Allergy Testing & Treatment in Monroe, CT

DOCS Urgent Care in Monroe is your trusted provider of allergy shots to treat allergies of numerous different types, including poison ivy. We take walk-ins to give you a fast, easy, and convenient allergy testing and treatment experience at our clinic. Our team is made up of board-certified professionals dedicated to making your experience with DOCS pleasant and effective. We offer high quality care at an affordable price. We accept all insurances.

QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE

DOCS URGENT CARE – MONROE

ADDRESS
427 MAIN ST
MONROE, CT 06468

PHONE
203-693-9095

FAX

HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-8PM
SATURDAY : 8AM-4PM
SUNDAY: CLOSED

What to Know About Allergy Shots & Treatment

WHY ARE ALLERGY SHOTS?

Patients can get regular injections, or allergy shots, over a 3-5 year period to reduce or completely eradicate allergy attacks. This process is called immunotherapy, and it functions in a similar way to that of a vaccine. The shots have a small amount of the allergen, which stimulates your immune system only a little bit. As you get injections over time, the dosage of the allergen is increased until your immune system develops a tolerance for it, effectively reducing or totally eliminating your reaction to the allergen. The DOCS Urgent Care Monroe allergists can work with you to build a treatment plan depending on your level of reaction.

WHAT TYPE OF ALLERGENS CAN IMMUNOTHERAPY TREAT?

Immunotherapy is a good option for several types of allergens:

Indoor allergens – If you react to allergens year-round, you may be sensitive to indoor allergens such as dust mites, mold, cockroaches, and dander from pets.

Insect stings – Bites and/or stings from wasps, hornets, bees, and yellow jackets can cause mild to severe allergic reactions.

Seasonal allergies – Most seasonal allergies flare up during the spring and summer seasons as pollens from trees, weeds, and grasses become prevalent in the air. Common reactions include asthma and hay-fever.

Higher Risk Individuals Include:

Children 5 years and younger
Adults 65 years and older
Pregnant women or women up to 2 weeks postpartum
Individuals living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities

WHO SHOULD GET ALLERGY SHOTS?

Allergy shots prove most effective for patients who fall into the following parameters:

Have medications that do not effectively control allergic reactions
Are looking for long-term relief from allergies that want to stop using allergy medications
Are allergic to insect stings
Have other medications which conflict with or counteract their allergy medication

The allergists at DOCS Urgent Care Monroe can help you find ways to reduce your allergic reactions.

Higher Risk Individuals Include:

Children 5 years and younger
Adults 65 years and older
Pregnant women or women up to 2 weeks postpartum
Individuals living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities

POISON IVY AND RASHES

An allergic reaction to poison ivy can be caused by direct contact with the poison ivy plant, an animal that has been in contact with the plant, remnants of oils on your clothes, or inhalation of the burning plant. Constant exposure to poison ivy puts you at higher risk for contracting rashes. You can get other types of itching rashes from poison oak or sumac.

SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIES

Within 12 to 48 hours of being exposed, symptoms of rashes will materialize but can differ depending on your allergy level. They usually last between 1 and 3 weeks. Symptoms may include:

Redness
Itching
Swelling
Blisters
Difficult breathing from poison ivy being burned and inhaled

ALLERGY TREATMENT

There are suitable home remedies for poison ivy but if you find your symptoms progressing for the worse, contact DOCS Urgent Care of Monroe for treatment. Contact us immediately if you experience the following:

*Difficult breathing from poison ivy being burned and inhaled.

Blisters form affected area
Oozing of Blisters
If symptoms proceed for three weeks

Allergy Testing & Treatment in Monroe When You Need It

At DOCS Urgent Care of Monroe, our goal is to provide you with high quality, affordable care to keep our community up to the standards of health and safety. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment for allergy testing or walk in today.