Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Expert care for children with allergies or immune disorders
As a parent, watching your child experience discomfort or serious health issues is challenging. Not knowing the cause makes it even worse.
When your child has allergies or immune system problems, it is natural to feel concerned and overwhelmed. At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, we are here to support you every step of the way, providing expert care for your child in a compassionate and understanding environment.
We proudly serve families across New Jersey, including areas such as Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Passaic counties, ensuring that expert pediatric care is always within reach.
Understanding Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Pediatric allergy and immunology includes the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions, from common allergies to complex immune system disorders. These two areas are closely related but distinct; allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, like certain foods or pollen, while immunology focuses on diagnosing and treating deficiencies or abnormalities in the immune system itself.
Children may experience allergic reactions to foods, medications or environmental triggers, and these reactions often present early in life. Our team specializes in treating infants and toddlers with food allergies, a delicate and complex area that requires comprehensive care. We also treat children with more complex immune deficiency disorders, which may involve recurring infections or other serious health concerns.
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center
650 From Road, 5th Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
551-996-2065
K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
19 Davis Avenue, 5th Floor, Neptune City, NJ 07753
732-897-3400
Specialized Programs and Clinics
At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, we offer a range of specialized services to address your child’s unique needs. Our team of pediatric allergy and immunology experts is equipped to handle everything from common allergic reactions to the most complicated immune system disorders.
Food allergies are a major concern for many families, especially when they affect infants and young children. Our comprehensive food allergy program offers a full range of services to support your child’s health, including:
- Diagnosis: We provide thorough evaluations to accurately identify food allergies.
- Nutritional counseling: Our team works closely with dietitians to ensure your child receives balanced nutrition while managing their allergies.
- Education: We offer detailed guidance on food avoidance and safe food introduction, helping you navigate your child’s dietary needs with confidence.
Our team also conducts oral food challenges in a safe pediatric unit. These challenges help determine if your child is truly allergic to certain foods, providing you with clear and reliable information.
Drug allergies can be especially tricky, but our team is experienced in handling these complex cases. We offer detailed drug allergy testing, including skin testing, patch testing and drug challenges, to accurately diagnose allergies.
For children who need to take a medication they’re allergic to, we provide drug desensitization procedures, allowing them to safely receive necessary treatments while minimizing the risk of reactions.
Immune deficiency disorders can lead to frequent infections and other serious health issues. Our immunology team offers a full spectrum of care for children with conditions like antibody deficiencies and combined immune deficiencies. We collaborate closely with other pediatric subspecialists to ensure that your child receives comprehensive care.
Immune deficiency disorders can lead to frequent infections and other serious health issues. Our immunology team offers a full spectrum of care for children with conditions like antibody deficiencies and combined immune deficiencies. In some cases, treatments like bone marrow transplant or gene therapy may be necessary. We collaborate closely with other pediatric subspecialists to ensure your child receives comprehensive care, including these advanced therapies.
Why Choose Us for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology?
Your child deserves access to some of the leading pediatric allergists and immunologists. Choosing Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health for pediatric allergy and immunology care means you get:
Our pediatric allergy and immunology team offers a full range of services, from treating common allergies to managing complex cases that require specialized care. With access to the resources of a leading children’s hospital, we can provide the most advanced treatments available, ensuring your child receives the highest level of care.
