Vaccinating your child against allergies: reality or unnecessary haste?
The FMBA reported that in the future, the Algarde birch pollen allergy vaccine is planned to be used not only in adults, but also in children. It is already allowed and safe for adults, but allergist Vladimir Bolivok advised to be patient.
"The vaccine is not yet registered for children and requires additional clinical trials in different age groups. This is a question that has been frozen for a few years: first we have to make sure it works in adults."
According to him, Allergarda is a breakthrough. In the past, patients received 30+ injections of pure allergen with the risk of severe reactions. The new vaccine does not contain an allergen - only protein fragments to stimulate the immune system.
Only 5 injections, and 25% of adults completely got rid of symptoms after the course.