 [ Symptoms ] i am allergic to eggs can i get the flu shot [ Disease ] 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