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Hi All,
It is well known that anyone who is allergic to eggs should avoid egg-based vaccines, (which includes most vaccines, obviously). Even the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, (of the National Institutes of Health), agrees with that recommendation. But what about those of us who have a digestive system egg-sensitivity, (but who don't show any of the classic histamine-based allergy symptoms?
Since many of us seem to have some degree of mast cell involvement, then to me at least, that would imply that anyone in that situation should also avoid egg-based vaccines, at least anytime they seem to be experiencing any significant symptoms of mast cell degranulation, (histamine release). But what about those who are sensitive to eggs, and don't seem to be affected by mast cell issues? Should they ignore the issue, or are they only one step away from also being at risk of an adverse reaction to a vaccine?
Any thoughts on this? We have enough members who have had severe, (life-threatening, or at least life-altering), reactions to vaccines, (usually a flu vaccine), to suggest that as a group, we are at a far greater risk than the general population. What should our position be on this issue?
Tex
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Tex
slightly different but similar ponderings
History: My parents had no known allergies, myself and my siblings were all allergic to horses, dogs and cats (and grasses and various other things)
Aged about 55 when my mother started HRT she had bad reactions, tongue would swell, throat would be inflammed and she could barely swallow.
after weeks of tests and continued issues, discussions with the doctor was that the HRT was derived from horses, she said to him that all her children were allergic to horses but she had never been allergic to animals. that was the only thing that the doctor could say was the most probable reason she had reacted.
slightly different but similar ponderings
History: My parents had no known allergies, myself and my siblings were all allergic to horses, dogs and cats (and grasses and various other things)
Aged about 55 when my mother started HRT she had bad reactions, tongue would swell, throat would be inflammed and she could barely swallow.
after weeks of tests and continued issues, discussions with the doctor was that the HRT was derived from horses, she said to him that all her children were allergic to horses but she had never been allergic to animals. that was the only thing that the doctor could say was the most probable reason she had reacted.
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I quite certain I have an egg intolerance, though am not sure if it is the white, the yolk or both. For the record, I went for a flu shot a few weeks ago and just before she gave it to me, the nurse asked me if I had an egg allergy. I mentioned my food intolerance to them and she said it would probably be ok, but to go to see someone if I had any reaction. I got the shot and did not have any reaction other than a bit of sore arm for a few days.
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I was asked the same question when I had the flu shot a few years ago. I didn't have any reaction from it. Eggs are one of my most reactive foods.
I decided not to have the vaccine last year and this year, mainly because I'm no longer working in a school.
Gloria
I decided not to have the vaccine last year and this year, mainly because I'm no longer working in a school.
Gloria
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Hi All,
Usually there is no problem if one has an egg intolerance only (GI symptoms primarily). However, if one gets immediate allergy symptoms (itching, hives) from eggs, that is a problem. My advice in the 2nd case is to avoid the shot. And even in the first case, I'd recommend sitting in the waiting room for at least 1/2 hour after the shot in case a problem is going to develop. As we have learned, some of us with mast cell problems can have severe allergic responses to shots. This may not be possible to predict. As you know, I no longer get flu shots either.
Love,
Polly
Usually there is no problem if one has an egg intolerance only (GI symptoms primarily). However, if one gets immediate allergy symptoms (itching, hives) from eggs, that is a problem. My advice in the 2nd case is to avoid the shot. And even in the first case, I'd recommend sitting in the waiting room for at least 1/2 hour after the shot in case a problem is going to develop. As we have learned, some of us with mast cell problems can have severe allergic responses to shots. This may not be possible to predict. As you know, I no longer get flu shots either.
Love,
Polly
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