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Is the flu vaccine made in chicken eggs or duck eggs?
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Chicken egg: This created concern whether or not individuals with egg allergy can get "flu" shot safely. Cdc announced that egg allergy is not a contraindication for influenza vaccination.
Answered 4/8/2020
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