NHS told not to give Pfizer vaccine to extreme allergy sufferers after two people have reaction

Anyone scheduled to receive vaccine will be asked if they are allergic to any of its ingredientsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Covid vaccine, the medicines regulator has warned, after two NHS workers experienced symptoms on Wednesday.Both of the NHS staff carry adrenaline autoinjectors, of which the best known brand is the EpiPen, suggesting they have suffered reactions in the past. These administer a swift adrenaline boost to counter allergic reactions which occur when some people, for instance, eat nuts.Continue reading...
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