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I have an allergy to crab and shrimp. my prenatal vitamin contain a dha (anchovy, sardine and mackerel) will this give me an allergic reaction?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely. : You have a shellfish allergy and the fish oils in the vit don't contain shellfish oil. Very important for you to take these vits.

Answered 11/29/2016

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