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egg allergy and usmle - doc2530 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 Egg allergy and influenza vaccine.. yes or no? 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 egg allergy not absolute contraindication to flu vaccine. source: MTB step 3, p.13 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 only for 18 year and older not clear about less than 18 year 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 only for yellow fever vaccine. thats it 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 If history of anaphylaxis to egg products, still we can give influenza vax? why is the info on this so inconsistent .. 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 IT is very clear in CDC 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 recombinant vs regular PEDS PATIENTS VS IM PATITENTS 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 Thanks as per CDC http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/qa_flublok-vaccine.htm People who have ever had a severe allergic reaction to eggs can get recombinant flu vaccine if they are 18 years and older or they should get the regular flu shot (IIV) given by a medical doctor with experience in management of severe allergic conditions. People who have had a mild reaction to egg—that is, one which only involved hives—may get a flu shot with additional safety measures. Recombinant flu vaccines also are an option for people if they are 18 years and older and they do not have any contraindications to that vaccine. Make sure your doctor or health care professional knows about any allergic reactions. Most, but not all, types of flu vaccine contain a small amount of egg. I just hope the USMLE is up to date with this info. 0 - ArchivalUser - 08-07-2016 I agree |