Study: Flu Shot Safe for Most Kids Allergic to Eggs

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A new report indicates that it is safe for most kids with egg allergies to get the flu shot. Since most flu vaccines are made in chicken eggs, there have been concerns about giving it to children with the egg allergy.  Typically, doctors administer a skin test to find out if there is an allergy before administering the shot.

Parents of children with egg allergies should know that their children can receive the vaccine, the researcher said, and should discuss it with their physicians. While more research is needed to figure out the best way to go about giving the shot to kids with egg allergies, she added, the new findings suggest "that you can maybe skip the testing."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone between six months and 18 years of age get the flu shot. This protection can be particularly important for kids with asthma, who are at higher risk of flu complications; these children are also often allergic to eggs, Schneider noted.

Read more about the Pediatrics study at Reuters here.
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