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Allergy Clinic at Student Health Services (SHS)

Student Health Services can support students who receive allergy shots, injections, and infusions on a regular basis. We can also coordinate care with specialists as needed.

Allergy Shots

Allergy Tests and Prescriptions: We do not offer allergy tests or prescribe allergy shots at SHS, but we can administer your ongoing allergy shots.

Continuing Allergy Shots: To continue your allergy shots at SHS, please call us at 802-656-3350, option 1.

How to Begin

Complete the Checklist: Have your home allergist complete the following form and fax it to us at 802656-8178 or 802-656-8001. We need this checklist before you arrive on campus.

 

Approval for Allergy Injections: SHS must approve you for allergy injections before starting your regimen. Once reviewed, we'll contact you through our portal at mywellbeing.uvm.edu for any additional information or to schedule an appointment.

Send or Bring Serum and Paperwork: Bringing Items: If you're bringing your serum and paperwork, please store the serum as instructed by your allergist and drop it off on move-in day or the day you arrive on campus.

Mailing Items: If your allergist is mailing your serum and paperwork, please use this address:

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Student Health Services Allergy Clinic
425 Pearl Street
Burlington, VT 05401

  1. Processing Time: It takes at least two business days to review your information. If your information isn't complete by your appointment time, we may need to reschedule. What to Expect During Visits
  2. Time at SHS: Please plan to spend at least 50 minutes at SHS per visit, which includes a 30-minute observation period after your allergy shot.
  3. Health Review: We will review your health status and any pre-medication requirements. If you need an EpiPen and don't bring it, or other requirements are not met, we may need to reschedule your appointment.
  4. Waiting Period: After your allergy shot, you must wait 30 minutes at SHS. Our trained staff are here to assist you in case of any emergency reactions. If epinephrine is administered, 911 will be called, and you'll be transported to the ¶¶Òõ̽̽MC Emergency Department by ambulance.