Allergy vaccines- the next big thing in preventive medicine

Overview of Allergies

Allergies are complications within the immune system. Allergic reactions typically happen when the immune system reacts to some type of “false alarm.” Most of the time, when harmful items such as viruses or bacteria pop up, the human body puts up a pretty good defense. There are times, however, when things such as dust, mold or pollen can cause the body’s defenses to aggressively attack.

Antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) are made in large quantities by the…