Allergists say some vaccine reactions are not allergy-mediated and past reactions to non-COVID vaccines are to compounds not found in mRNA vaccine. Also, unlikely to have allergy to mRNA vaccine if no past reaction to Tylenol and cough syrup.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 18, 2021

Allergists say some vaccine reactions are not allergy-mediated and past reactions to non-COVID vaccines are to compounds not found in mRNA vaccine. Also, unlikely to have allergy to mRNA vaccine if no past reaction to Tylenol and cough syrup. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Vaccine allergy? Experts say most past reactions not valid reason for exemptions

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