Administration of egg-derived vaccines in patients with history of egg sensitivity
Kletz, M.R.; Holland, C.L.; Mendelson, J.S.; Bielory, L.
Annals of Allergy 64(6): 527-529
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4738 PMID: 2346238 Document Number: 349385
A history of a prior hypersensitivity reaction to egg has precluded patients from receiving egg-derived vaccines. We present three cases of successful administration of egg-derived vaccines; specifically influenza and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) to patients with egg hypersensitivity. Two were given influenza vaccine without incident and one was successfully desensitized to MMR. Skin testing and desensitization protocols are described. Desensitization to all three components of MMR has not been reported previously.