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My daughter is able to get her flu shot but i'm scared she will have an allergic reaction to the chicken eggs used. any suggestions?
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Flu shot: If she was not previously allergic to eggs, this should not stop you from getting the flu shot. If she is allergic to eggs, she can still receive the flu shot with good supervision.
Answered 10/6/2015
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What type of: reaction did she have in the past? If there has been any reaction that can be attributed, then the flu shot is not for her. If she has had a reaction, and she got the flu shot, I would have Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and/or Atarax ready with perhaps some Epi pen just in case. Egg allergies can be nasty and unpredictable.
Answered 10/6/2015
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