Want a flu vaccine, but allergic to eggs?
Flu vaccines are typically created in chicken eggs, so folks with an egg allergy often don’t get the shot. But flu season is rough, and folks with chronic issues like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) really should try to get protection. Check out this Q&A from the National Women’s Health Resource Center Flu Blog for more on the egg allergy/flu vaccine conflict, which includes alternatives so you can stay protected.
