Beverly Hills, CA
A 47-year-old male asked:
I am allergic to floroquinolones. is it safe to get a flu shot ?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nimish Gosranianswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 35 years experience
Flu shot: Yes.Only need to be careful with flu shot if you are allergic to eggs.
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Dr. John Chiu commented
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
The current recommendation is that flu vaccines are safe even if you are allergic to egg. There is a new egg-free flu vaccine given like a skin test. It will likely be more expensive than the traditional ones.
Sep 17, 2013
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A member asked:
Is it safe for my baby to get a flu shot?
5 doctor answers • 22 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arthur Torreanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 53 years experience
Yes: Flu shots are recommended for everyone over 6 months of age.
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Last updated Sep 17, 2013
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