The doctor will give your child the first small doses of the food allergen over a few hours and will watch for reactions.
About 6-9 Months
2
Up-dosing phase
About every two weeks, your doctor will increase the amount of the food allergen until your child reaches the maintenance does. This is done by the doctor in their office.
Months - Years
3
Maintenance phase
Your child will eat a small, measured amount of the food allergen as directed so they stay desensitized to it.