Should patients with known egg allergies be given the H1N1 vaccine?
People who have had symptoms like hives or swelling of the lips or tongue or who have experienced breathing problems after eating eggs should consult their health care provider to see if they should get the vaccine. More information on administering flu vaccine to asthmatic children with severe disease and egg hypersensitivity can be found on the American Academy of Allergy and Asthma & Immunology Web site and in the Journal of Pediatrics.
