Gelatin allergies and the flu shot: caution advised

If putting marshmallows in your hot chocolate or eating gummy bears makes your tongue swell or causes itchiness, experts say you may want to be cautious about getting a flu shot this winter, as certain vaccines contain gelatin. As flu vaccine coverage is on the rise in the US, experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) warn that individuals who are allergic to gelatin could have a mild to severe reaction to the flu vaccine...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Flu / Cold / SARS Source Type: news