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Allergies & the Immune System

5 Ways to Prepare for an Allergy Emergency

Being prepared for an allergy emergency will help you, your child, and other caregivers respond to serious reactions.

Allergies (Topic Center)

This page has information about different types of allergies, how to prevent reactions, and what to do if your child has allergies.

Allergy Shots

Many kids battle allergies year-round, and some can't control their symptoms with medications. For them, allergy shots (or allergen immunotherapy) can help.

Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)

Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body.

Asthma Trigger: Air Pollution

Air pollution can trigger asthma flare-ups, but you can take steps to lessen your child's exposure.

Celiac Disease

With celiac disease, eating a protein called gluten damages the small intestine. Learn how a gluten-free diet can help.

COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

COVID-19 usually causes a mild infection in kids. But some develop more serious symptoms later on called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Learn more here.