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A member asked:
If im allergic to eggs is it a bad idea to get a covid shot?the last time i had a flu shot my arm swelled up for wks. never get the flu anyways or covid, i havent gotten sick in about 13 yrs, i heard you can still get covid even with the shot?
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The available covid vaccines are not prepared in nor do they contain any egg byproducts. They are safe for anyone with egg allergies. The 2 most prominent vaccines reduce risk of covid by about 95%. If they are kissing on a covid carrier the exposure might be risky to that 5% but I wouldn't put you at specific risk to the vaccine. You are at risk from covid, which will be around for years to come.
Answered 3/31/2021
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The mRNA vaccines do not contain eggs - so that should not be an issue. The COVID 19 vaccine does not protect 100% against getting COVID 19 but if you take a look at immunity rates for vaccinations in this country it is a huge improvement over not being vaccinated.
Answered 3/30/2021
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