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Influenza vaccine and egg-allergic children- 2012-2013

It is that time of the year again when we need to start immunizing the children against influenza. This vaccine in prepared using hen eggs; therefore there is a risk of exposure to egg when the vaccine is given. Documented reactions to the vaccine in egg-sensitive individuals are rare. The Centers for Disease Control and [...]

September 13, 2012 · fleickly · No Comments
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Egg Allergy and the Flu Vaccine

A notice today has taken a significant amount of uncertainty regarding egg allergy and the flu vaccine. We have seen a number of changes over the past few years. The flu vaccine-egg connection is going down the pathway that the MMR vaccination has taken. The most recent recommendation is that all children should get the [...]

December 1, 2011 · fleickly · 2 Comments
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Giving the Influenza Vaccine to Egg Allergic Children

It is that time of the year again-Flu Shot Season. The influenza vaccine is available and there are recommendations for children to receive the vaccine to protect them and others from the ‘flu’. In the past, influenza vaccination was a concern in a child who had an egg allergy. In this situation, the vaccine was [...]

November 13, 2010 · fleickly · No Comments
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Egg Allergy and Influenza Vaccinations for the 2010-2011 Flu Season

Egg Allergy and Influenza Vaccine It is that time of the year again when you need to make plans for your child to get a flu shot. The influenza vaccine is available. Concurrent with the flu vaccine season are all those questions regarding how to handle the child with egg allergy and the need for [...]

October 15, 2010 · fleickly · No Comments
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