We are pleased to be able to give allergy shots by appointment for students and other members of the Cornell community. Patients tell us they appreciate the ease and convenience of being able to get allergy injections on campus.  

New allergy patients 

You will need to consult directly with an allergist for testing and treatment recommendations.  

• If you have the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), you will need a referral from a Gannett clinician before you can consult with an allergist who is a Preferred Provider in the community. (Getting the referral will allow you to obtain maximum insurance coverage for the visit.)
  
• If you do NOT have SHIP, your primary care provider can make such a referral for you. 

If your allergist recommends shots, he/she will get you started on an appropriate serum. Once you injections have stabilized, the regular administration of your shots (weekly, biweekly, etc.) can be transferred to Gannett.

Getting allergy shots at Gannett 

First visit

Call 607 255-5155 to schedule a 15 minute appointment. At this time, we will make sure we have the information we need for safe administration of your injections. 

You must provide your own vaccine (which will be stored at Gannett), as well as written orders from your physician that include:

• your diagnosis
• content and dilution of serum
• interval of injection
• recommended dosage
• suggested dosage reductions for new vials
• dosage adjustment for late or missed shots
• previous reactions, if any
• special instructions for managing non-emergency reactions 

Scheduling routine allergy appointments

Your subsequent visits will be relatively quick and—if not entirely painless—easy! 

For your convenience, you have two options to book your appointments in advance:

1.  Go online, using myGannett.

• Click on the blue myGannett button from any page on the Gannett website.
• Log on using your Cornell netid and password, then provide your birthdate.
• Select "Appointments" from the menu on the left side of the myGannett home page, and follow instructions from there.
• You will be given a variety of options for appointment dates and times.

2.  Call Gannett at 607 255-5155, and ask to schedule an allergy appointment.

At your appointment

Be sure to arrive on time. You will check in on Level 3 of Gannett and wait in the main level waiting room until your name is called. Over time, you will get to know each of the friendly nurses who provide this service.

To cancel your appointment

If you are not able to make your appointment, please cancel so the time can be used by someone else.

• Click on the blue myGannett button to cancel any Gannett appointment.
• Call 607 255-5155 to cancel or reschedule.

A $20 missed appointment fee will be charged for appointments that are not cancelled before 8:30 a.m. the day of the appointment.