People who have experienced only hives after egg-containing foods can receive any influenza vaccine appropriate for their age and health status. True or False?

People who have experienced only hives after egg-containing foods can receive any influenza vaccine appropriate for their age and health status. True or False?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only recombinant vaccines
• D. Only egg-based vaccines

Answer: (A)

Mild egg allergy, such as hives after egg-containing foods, does not bar someone from getting influenza vaccination. Current guidance allows individuals with any history of egg allergy, including hives, to receive the influenza vaccine appropriate for their age and health status. The vaccine choice can be egg-based, recombinant, or other available options, and no specific vaccine is required or restricted solely because of a mild egg allergy. Only a history of severe anaphylaxis to egg would prompt special considerations, such as using an egg-free vaccine or administering in a supervised setting. So the statement is true.

Mild egg allergy, such as hives after egg-containing foods, does not bar someone from getting influenza vaccination. Current guidance allows individuals with any history of egg allergy, including hives, to receive the influenza vaccine appropriate for their age and health status. The vaccine choice can be egg-based, recombinant, or other available options, and no specific vaccine is required or restricted solely because of a mild egg allergy. Only a history of severe anaphylaxis to egg would prompt special considerations, such as using an egg-free vaccine or administering in a supervised setting. So the statement is true.