Egg allergy: Not a reason to avoid flu vaccine after all, experts say
Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:11
in Health & Medicine
Having an egg allergy is not a reason to avoid getting the 2010-2011 flu vaccination. According to new recommendations by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website, anyone with a history of suspected egg allergy should first be evaluated by an allergist or immunologist for appropriate testing and diagnosis but can probably receive the vaccination.