Millions of routinechildhood vaccinationsare given every year in the United States.
They are safe and effective, and the occurrence of severe allergic reactions from these vaccines is extremely rare.
This article discusses certain food allergies and the vaccines related to them.
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Egg Allergies
Much of the concern surrounding food allergies and childhood vaccines has focused onegg allergies.
Recommendations on these vaccinations may include:
Typhoid vaccines are not considered routine in the U.S.
The CDC recommends flu vaccines for all people ages 6 months and older.
Ask your healthcare provider if your egg-allergic child should be monitored in the office if you still have concerns.
It is recommended for those ages 9 months and older.
Historically, yellow fever vaccines have contained the highest amounts of egg protein of all the egg-based vaccines.
That’s because of a higher risk of anaphylaxis.
The CDC does not recommend the yellow fever vaccine for anyone with an egg allergy.
Gelatin
Some people have what’s called analpha-gal allergy.
The CDC recommends that people with a yeast allergy avoid these vaccines.
However, yeast-containing vaccines may be given to yeast-allergic people under the direct supervision of a physician.
What About COVID Vaccines and Food Allergy?
To date, the CDC notes only two allergies, both of them involving additives.
If you have an allergy to the food additive polysorbate, you should avoid the Novavax vaccine.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Yellow Fever Vaccine Recommendations.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Overview of COVID-19 Vaccines.
