studies have shown that flu vaccine can be safely received in people with a history of mild reactions to egg with some additional safety measures. people with mild reactions to eggs – specifically those who have only experienced hives – should receive the influenza vaccine with some additional safety measures such as observing the patients for a short time following the vaccination. people who have severe reactions to eggs should either: (1) receive a vaccine that does not use eggs in the manufacturing process or (2) be referred to a health care professional with expertise in the management of allergic conditions for further risk assessment before being vaccinated. for the 2013-2014 flu season there is an egg-free flu vaccine option (flublock ®) for individuals 18 through 49 years of age that does not use the influenza virus or chicken eggs in its manufacturing process. a summary of recommendations for vaccination of persons with egg allergy can be found at: <link>#egg-allergy
i'm allergic to eggs! can i get the flu shot?