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Based on a study performed in our offices last year, in addition to studies at several other centers across the country, our approach to influenza vaccination in egg allergic patients has changed:

• Skin testing with influenza vaccine is no longer necessary;

• Egg allergic patients who have never had a systemic reaction to egg or tolerate egg in baked goods can safely receive influenza vaccination;

• Egg allergic patients with a history of a systemic reaction to egg e.g. hives, wheezing, decreased blood pressure or loss of consciousness should make an appointment with their physician to discuss vaccination;

• Egg allergic patients should remain in the office for at least 30 minutes after influenza vaccine injection for observation;

• We realize these are major changes for egg allergic patients vs. what’s been done in the past.  If you are uncomfortable or worried about receiving the influenza vaccination in light of these new guidelines, we would encourage you to make an appointment and discuss with your health care provider.

Click on the link below for the American Academy of Pediatrics algorithm for influenza vaccination in egg allergic patients.

AAP Red book recommendations for flu vaccine in egg allergic patients

Please allow extra time to get to this office as the construction on Novelty Hill Road from Avondale eastward is a mess. You can take Union Hill Road or Hwy 202 to 236th and go north to avoid the construction. Call 425-898-2000 if you need assistance.

Our office is located just 2 blocks West of Seattle Children’s Hospital, where NE 45th street meets/turns into Sandpoint Way.

If there are any changes to shot hours they will be posted here.