In Russia, they started using the birch allergy vaccine - they plan to vaccinate up to 60,000 people by next spring.
The drug Allergarda was developed by FMBA experts. It should not only relieve the symptoms, but also build immunity to the allergen. The course consists of five subcutaneous injections instead of about 30 in traditional treatment.
The vaccine is also designed to combat cross-food allergies, such as apples, peaches and peanuts. For now, the drug is intended for adults only and is used according to a doctor's instructions.
Allergy sufferers are celebrating today.