Allergies

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Q. Is there a vaccine available in the U.S. to prevent allergies?

A. Hay fever symptoms can make a person miserable. We have successfully used many treatments and strategies to help patients cope, but unfortunately a vaccine to prevent allergies is not yet available in the United States.

Meanwhile, you can ease symptoms with the right treatment, and by avoiding triggers such as dust mites, molds, pet dander, and pollens. Avoiding irritants such as tobacco smoke, perfumes and harsh cleaning products may also help. Lifestyle changes such as using air conditioning or dehumidifier inside, washing sheets in hot water and removing carpeting or at least vacuuming fr