News tagged with egg allergy


Childhood egg allergy a 'piece of cake' for researchers

Young children who suffer from allergy to raw egg are being fed cake containing baked egg in a new study aimed at helping children to outgrow their allergy.

Immunology created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACIP announces recommended 2013 adult immunization schedule

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) announced its recommended 2013 adult immunization schedule that includes important updates to the pneumococcal, Tdap (tetanus, ...

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Children with egg allergies can safely receive flu vaccine, study says

Egg allergic children, including those with a history of anaphylaxis to egg, can safely receive a single dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

Immunology created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Changing advice: Egg-allergic patients should get flu vaccine without delay

New recommendations from a task force of allergy experts advise people with an egg allergy to get a flu vaccine, and not to delay with allergy testing before the vaccine. Patients had previously been caution ...

Immunology created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Just-approved flu vaccine uses newer production method

(HealthDay)—Flucelvax is the first seasonal flu vaccine to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration using a manufacturing method called cell culture technology, the agency said.

Medications created Nov 21, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

An egg a day to keep allergies away

Avoiding sweet treats like pumpkin bread and cookies this holiday season might not be necessary for children with egg allergies. New studies presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual ...

Immunology created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Oral immunotherapy shows promise as treatment for children with egg allergy

A team of researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and four other institutions have found that young children with egg allergies can benefit from treatment with oral immunotherapy.

Immunology created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cross-reactivity between peanuts and other legumes can lead to serious allergic reactions

Many foods can lead to allergic reactions and this situation is further complicated by so-called cross-reactions, whereby an allergy to one particular food can trigger allergic reactions to another food. There ...

Immunology created May 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

2012 adult immunization schedule broadens recommendations for HPV and hepatitis B vaccinations

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends routine HPV vaccination for males aged 11 to 12 years and catch-up vaccination for males aged 13 to 21. These are just two of the changes to the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0