Egg allergy: from strict avoidance to vaccination

The scope of what to avoid

You need to avoid not only eggs themselves, but also processed foods that contain egg ingredients: cake, salad dressing, some noodles, instant noodles, egg rolls, and meatballs. On ingredient lists, "lecithin" and "egg white protein" both point to egg ingredients.

What about vaccination

Some vaccines, such as measles and flu vaccines, come into contact with egg ingredients during production, but with modern processes the residue is extremely low. Most children with egg allergy can be vaccinated normally. Whether they need to be kept for observation after vaccination should be assessed and decided by the vaccination doctor based on how severe the allergy is — do not delay important vaccines because of this.

About "baked egg"

Some people with egg allergy tolerate well-heated egg products (such as egg in cake), but individual differences are large. This needs to be assessed by a doctor, and you must not try it on your own.

Everyday substitutes

The protein that eggs provide can be replaced with meat, fish, and soy products; when baking, substitutes such as flaxseed paste can be used (follow the recipe), but the nutrition is not the same, so pay attention to overall dietary balance.

This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Please follow your doctor's instructions for specific matters.