Can people with egg allergy get vaccines? Common questions

The relationship between vaccines and egg ingredients

Some vaccines are cultured using chicken embryos during production, so people often worry about whether egg allergy allows vaccination. With improvements in manufacturing, the amount of ovalbumin residue in most vaccines is extremely low. Generally speaking, people with egg allergy can be vaccinated following the routine schedule, and after vaccination they should stay for observation as required by the vaccination site. Whether it is suitable and whether special arrangements are needed should be based on the assessment of the doctor and the vaccination site.

Situations that need to be mentioned in advance

• Have had severe reactions such as throat tightness, difficulty breathing, or widespread hives due to food or other causes
• Have had obvious adverse reactions after previous vaccinations
• Are currently using medicines that may affect the immune response, or are in the acute phase of an illness
• Are known to be allergic to other components of the vaccine

Suggestions for the day of vaccination

Bring the child's allergy records and medical history, and actively tell the healthcare staff about the allergy history; stay for observation for the required time, and immediately tell the on-site healthcare staff if symptoms such as rash or breathing discomfort appear. After vaccination, symptoms and allergic reactions are sometimes hard to tell apart. If obvious discomfort occurs and does not ease, seek medical care promptly, and record the vaccination time and changes in symptoms.

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