Cold and flu season is nearly upon us again, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now urging all people (older than 6 months of age) to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza virus. Protection against the seasonal flu virus is particularly important for the very young, the very old, and those people with chronic medical problems such as diabetes and asthma. However, since the influenza vaccine (including the seasonal injection, the seasonal nasal spray version, and the injectable H1N1 pandemic version) is made in eggs, those with severe egg allergy should not receive it. However, a recent study showed that most people with egg allergy could safely receive the H1N1 flu vaccine, although this procedure should be performed only under the direct supervision of an experienced allergist skilled in the administration of vaccines to people with food allergies.

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