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Introduction

Allergy and Immunology encompasses a wide array of conditions, ranging from rare diseases such as primary immunodeficiencies to more common disorders such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. This rotation guide covers key areas in Allergy and Immunology that will help you care for pediatric patients with allergic and immunologic disorders.

The following topics (or conditions) are addressed in this rotation guide:

Other relevant topics in Allergy and Immunology are covered in the following rotation guides:

The following image is an overview of the major cell types involved in immune responses and key functions of these cells.

Principal Cells of the Immune System

The major cell types involved in immune responses and the key functions of these. (Source: Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 2016 Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier.)

For a brief history of allergy and immunology, click here.

See Next Steps if you would like to explore or are interested in a career in pediatric allergy and immunology and are looking for more information on conferences, training, and other opportunities.

This rotation guide was developed by a collaborative team of contributors including:

Writers: Sara Barmettler, MD
Peer Reviewers: Lacey Robinson, MD; Jessica Gereige, MD; Amy Levin, MD.
Section Expert:  Rebecca Saff, MD, PhD
Senior Editor: Julie Ingelfinger, MD
Last updated: July 2021 by Nicole LaHood, MD

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    Rebecca Saff, MD, PhD

    Rebecca Saff, MD, PhD is the Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Director and an Assistant Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is involved in drug allergy research, particularly looking at the epidemiology of drug allergy, and has an interest in physician wellness, serving on the advisory board for the Center for Physician Well-Being.

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