Yellow Fever Vaccination In EGG-Allergic Children

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2020 Jun;39(6):e76-e78. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002625.

Abstract

Yellow fever vaccine contains ovalbumin, and guidelines for vaccination of egg allergic patients vary widely. We present our experience of administering yellow fever vaccine to 11 egg-allergic children, including 3 with anaphylaxis to egg, in 2 Australian tertiary pediatric hospitals. There was variation in the vaccination protocols used; however, all patients were successfully vaccinated and no serious adverse events were reported.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Australia
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Egg Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Egg Hypersensitivity / immunology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Ovalbumin / immunology
  • Tertiary Care Centers / statistics & numerical data
  • Vaccination / adverse effects*
  • Yellow Fever / prevention & control*
  • Yellow Fever Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Yellow Fever Vaccine / adverse effects

Substances

  • Yellow Fever Vaccine
  • Ovalbumin