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  Hi Dani,   I am sorry it took so long to answer your question. I hope your son is better. I would like to address a few of the points you discussed.   First, allergy shots help to control and reduce the development of allergic nasal problems and asthma in the majority of patients that get them from qualified allergy specialist. Not everyone tolerates them. Some people have allergy symptoms associated with allergy shots that require adjustment of the shot program by the specialist. It is important to inform your allergist about any immediate or delayed reactions that follow allergy injections. On rare occasions allergy shots may be stopped.   Second, your son had an elevated temperature which is unusual for reactions to allergy shots. He may have developed an upper respiratory infection several days after surgery. Adenoid and tonsil removal does not usually cure or greatly improve allergy based problems over time. Short term improvement would be expected right after surgery because of the removal of obstructed and probably swollen adenoidal tissue. Because the allergy sensitivity would still be intact despite adenoid removal, I would expect a return of allergy problems shortly after surgery.   Finally, patients with a history of asthma are at higher risk of having severe systemic reactions from allergy shots. If asthma symptoms worsen after each allergy injection adjustments by the allergist are essential. Otherwise allergy shots may need to be stopped. This would be between you and your allergist.   Here is a review about allergy shots written by Dr. Paula Busse. Click here.   Again, discuss your points of concern with your allergist. It is ultimately your decision as a parent whether risks of a particular treatment outweigh the potential gain. Your allergist will provide you with more information in order to make a rational decision.   Good Luck,   J. Thompson, MD