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Is it safe to get the coronavirus vaccine if you have a shellfish allergy?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yes: The components of the current vaccinations available are not expected to be related to shellfish allergy. There have been allergic reactions to the components of the vaccines though, please wait in a medical area for 30 minutes so that they may monitor you for a reaction.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/18/2021

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