I have an egg allergy. Can I receive a flu shot, MMR, or other common vaccines?
I have an egg allergy. Can I receive a flu shot, MMR, or other common vaccines? Most vaccines are not troublesome for people with egg allergies, even though many vaccines are cultured in eggs. The two vaccines people with egg allergies are most concerned about are the MMR and the flu vaccine. Here’s how to proceed before getting these vaccines.Answer: Of the vaccines on the regular CDC schedule for children and adolescents, the only one that is potentially problematic for people with egg allergies is the influenza (flu) vaccine. That even applies to the MMR vaccine. While the MMR is cultured in eggs, studies have shown it to be safe for people with even severe egg allergies. The CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the British Department
