Inactivated influenza vaccine induces IgE antibody to the vaccine in preschool children

We previously reported highly increased levels of specific IgE antibodies (sIgE) to vaccine component in children with influenza vaccine-induced anaphylaxis (J Allergy Clin Immunol 2016). We investigated whether inactivated influenza vaccine induces vaccine-specific IgE antibody in general population and sought risk factors of sensitization.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Mizuho Nagao, Takao Fujisawa Source Type: research