The allergy clinic is appointment-based and operated during our regular business hours, throughout the fall and spring semester.
We do not perform allergy skin testing and we do not initiate treatment. You must receive your first allergy injection at your allergist's office.
Students must provide paperwork from their prescribing allergist to include detailed dosage instructions and instructions for delayed or missed injections.
Students must agree to the health centers allergy clinics policies and procedures which will be reviewed at the initial visit.
Allergy Serum
Allergy serum extract may be stored at the health center.
When bringing your allergy serums to campus with you, you may bring them to your first appointment or drop them off at the health center during normal business hours. Allergy serums should be refrigerated but not frozen.
It is the responsibility of the student to pick up their serums if leaving campus for break.
Appointments
Appointments for allergy injections may be scheduled by calling the health center's main number 813-253-6250.
Allergy clinic appointment hours are on Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Fridays 1 :00 to 4:00 p.m.
Students are required to wait at the health center for 30 minutes after receiving an injection and be evaluated by the nurse before leaving.
Students must inform the allergy clinic of any changes to their health, medications or delayed reactions at each visit.