"Now researchers are trying to apply that theory to food allergies, through processes called oral immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy. They believe they can build up a child's tolerance for a food that prompts an allergic reaction by exposing the child to tiny amounts of that food." - Shevonne from Bookmarklet

But, isn't that what allergy shots were? I used to get them for my environmental allergies and I know they were composed of the things I was allergic to. I guess this is different though as food allergies seem to take a different course. - Lis Miller