An analysis of allergic reactions to the first 17.5 million COVID-19 vaccines given in the U.S. has found 66 confirmed… Read more »
Author: Jenifer Goodwin
U.S. Pharmacy Chain Will Not Give COVID-19 Vaccine to Customers with Severe Allergies – But Others Will
When Jill Harman went to get her COVID-19 vaccine at an Ingles Market pharmacy in rural Georgia, she mentioned to… Read more »
Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Rare: CDC Report
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided an updated – and largely reassuring – picture of allergic… Read more »
Allergic Reactions in Restaurants Are Common, Yet Training Lags
A new study on reactions to restaurant food shows a need for mandatory staff training.
Likely More Than One Cause for COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions
Updated March 2, 2021: As the number of people receiving shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines grows, so… Read more »
Baked Milk and Egg Foods: How Hot is Hot Enough?
For children with milk and egg allergies, being able to eat milk or egg baked into a muffin or a… Read more »
Update on Rewards, Risks of Baked Food Challenges for Milk and Egg Allergies
Rewards, reaction risks and potential for milk allergy and egg allergy resolution with the introduction of baked foods.
Some Reactions to COVID Vaccines Expected, But No Reason To Avoid Shot
Updated Dec. 20: As COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the U.S., there are likely to be more reports of possible… Read more »
As FDA Approves COVID-19 Vaccine, Experts Seek to Calm Allergy Fears
Updated Dec. 30 – With the U.S. emergency approval late Dec. 13 of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, the rollout of… Read more »
Asian Americans the Most Negatively Affected by Food Allergies
Allergies to shellfish, peanuts, pineapple plus some food intolerances made family gatherings and Chinese festival celebrations difficult for Helen Chu.… Read more »