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Montevideo, January 20th 2022 - 14:03 UTC

Tag: eggs

  • Tuesday, June 25th 2013 - 05:49 UTC

    US OK’s new non-eggs flu vaccine for adults with severe allergies

    Flublok vaccine is made with cell technology, which is used for other kinds of vaccines.

    People with serious egg allergies may no longer have to worry about flu shots. A United States government advisory panel said a new vaccine that's made without eggs is an option for adults with severe allergies. Current flu shots are made from viruses grown in eggs and could trigger allergic reactions in some cases.