Table 2.
Typical VIT up-dosing protocols
| Duration of up-dosing | Dosing interval | |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional/slow/conventional | 4–6 months | 3–7 days |
| Semi-rush | 8 weeks | |
| Rush | 2–3 weeks | 2 hours |
| Ultra-rush | 120 minutes to 2 days | 20 minutes to 2 hours |
| Cluster/modified rush | 6 weeks | 30 minutes to 2 injections every 3–7 days |
Abbreviation: VIT, venom immunotherapy.