Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Briefly explains how allergy shots work and how they are used in treatment.
BBC
Bbc Health: Venom Allergies
What are the causes? What are the symptoms? What kind of treatment can you get? What can be done to prevent venom allergies? The answers to these questions can be found on this concise, informative resource.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Allergic Reactions
Do you know what to do if you or a friend has an allergic reaction to a medication, insect sting, or food? Do you know how to detect an allergic reaction? Learn how to detect a mild or severe allergic reaction, how to react in an...
Other
St. John: First Aid Tips for Allergic Reactions
In addition to defining "Allergic reaction" or "Anaphylactic shock," this website includes steps on assessing and managing allergic reactions and their symptoms. Includes a link to information on shock and the "Priority Action Plan,"...
Other
St. John: First Aid Library
This resource provides information on allergic reactions, asthma, burns, diabetes, fractures and other conditions and emergency situations that require first aid.
Other
Dealing With Food Allergies in School
This site covers how to deal with children's food allergies in a school: how to learn about the child's food allergy, how to prevent a food allergy reaction, how to make an allergy response plan.
Other
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
Curated OER
Allergic Reactions
In addition to a definition of "Allergic reactions," and causes and symptoms, find several illustrations of various types of skin allergies and learn how allegic reactions can be prevented and treated through first aid.