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  • 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…

  • Egg allergy and influenza vaccine

    Unfortunately, all influenza vaccines carry the admonition that egg allergic individuals may react to their administration. STOP….before reading any further, make sure you have a true egg allergy before you worry about the influenza vaccine.  Many patients have a positive TEST to eggs, but eat them just fine without any symptoms.  This isn’t an allergy…