CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE Presented by the TexCare 60 Second Radio Feature   MP3 "Allergy Shots and Your Child” FOR AIR WEEK OF November 12, 2001 If your child has allergies, their doctor may recommend allergy shots/ Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt and this CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by the TexCare . When contact with a certain substance triggers a special type of reaction in the body's immune system. this is called an allergic reaction.  When the trigger is something in the air, the typical symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, and itchy-watering eyes. The best prevention is to avoid exposure to the substance that triggers the allergy symptoms. Sometimes your doctor may recommend medication, but if these measures don't seem to work, your doctor might refer your child to an allergist. The goal is to build a type of immunity that can block another allergic response.. But remember: allergy vaccinations are not for everyone.  This CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by the TexCare —reminding you that no child should be without health insurance. Call 1-800-647-6558 to apply for children’s health insurance that for most families is $18 a month or less.