Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Is it true that egg allergy is no longer considered a contraindication to MMR vaccine?

April 26, 2017ALLERGY contraindication egg longer MMR vaccine

0

Posted

Is it true that egg allergy is no longer considered a contraindication to MMR vaccine?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Several studies have documented the safety of measles and mumps vaccine (which are grown in chick embryo tissue culture) in children with severe egg allergy. The AAP’s “Red Book” Committee no longer considers egg allergy a contraindication to MMR vaccination. The new ACIP statement on MMR also recommends routine vaccination of egg-allergic children without the use of special protocols or desensitization procedures.