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.

• Dealing With Triggers: Cockroaches

  Find out how to limit exposure to cockroaches if they make your child’s asthma or allergies worse.

• Dealing With Triggers: Dust Mites

  If dust mites make your child’s asthma or allergies worse, here’s how to limit exposure to them.

• Dealing With Triggers: Irritants

  If strong scents, smoke, and smog make your child’s asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit contact with these irritants.