Tag: AAP Red Book

  • Egg Allergy and the Flu shot–Updated recommendations

     Trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) FLU SHOT is safe to use in children with severe egg allergy, and can be given as a single dose, according to research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting.  I attended this session and the research presented definitely changes recommendations on giving the flu…