A case report of anaphylaxis following influenza vaccination, attributed to the gelatin and ovalbumin in the vaccine.

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Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2008 ;146(1):85-8. Epub 2007 Dec 14. PMID: 18087166

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Anaphylaxis from the influenza virus vaccine.

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BACKGROUND: Allergic reactions to the influenza vaccine are uncommon and usually associated with sensitivity to egg or gelatin. The aim of this study was to report the case of anaphylaxis to the influenza vaccine.METHODS: Allergy percutaneous skin testing, serum specific IgE testing and IgE immunoblotting were performed to the influenza vaccine, egg, and gelatin.RESULTS: Percutaneous skin testing to the influenza vaccine and gelatin were positive and egg (white, whole, and yolk) was negative. Immunocap serum-specific IgE testing to egg (white, whole, and yolk) and gelatin were negative (

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