cheese_greater@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 3 years agoShould I get the flu shot this year/on an annual basis?message-squaremessage-square21linkfedilinkarrow-up115arrow-down16
arrow-up19arrow-down1message-squareShould I get the flu shot this year/on an annual basis?cheese_greater@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 3 years agomessage-square21linkfedilink
minus-squarefubo@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up18·3 years agohttps://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/2022-2023/flu-vaccination-recommendations-adopted.htm Basically, unless you’re allergic to eggs, yes. Eggs are used to manufacture the flu vaccine, so it contains a small amount of egg protein.
minus-squarem-p{3}@lemmy.calinkfedilinkarrow-up6·3 years agoAre they still? My wife is severely allergic to eggs and she’s been able to get it for the last couple of years now.
minus-squarexmunk@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up8·3 years agoSome doses are - some aren’t its a question of the manufacturing process. Make sure your pharmacist is aware of your allergies and they’ll usually have some allergen free stuff on hand.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/2022-2023/flu-vaccination-recommendations-adopted.htm
Basically, unless you’re allergic to eggs, yes. Eggs are used to manufacture the flu vaccine, so it contains a small amount of egg protein.
Are they still? My wife is severely allergic to eggs and she’s been able to get it for the last couple of years now.
Some doses are - some aren’t its a question of the manufacturing process. Make sure your pharmacist is aware of your allergies and they’ll usually have some allergen free stuff on hand.
There’s an egg-free vaccine.