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Vaccine query

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JabQuery · 22/02/2021 18:14

I have my appointment tomorrow but I have a "sensitivity" to penicillin. I've not been prescribed penicillin since the incident 15 years ago. Should I opt for the Pfizer or AZ, assuming I have a choice on the day?

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FudgeSundae · 22/02/2021 18:22

Neither are contraindicated unless you’ve had a reaction to that vaccine or one of the ingredients before. So, neither are an issue.
(FWIW, the way they test for penicillin sensitivity in childhood throws up a LOT of false positives - look it up.)

Floralnomad · 22/02/2021 18:23

My husband is allergic to penicillin and he had the Pfizer with no issues .

Doodlepip23 · 22/02/2021 18:25

I’m allergic to penicillin and had the Oxford vaccine with no issues, just common side effects that are listed in the vaccine leaflet.

swishswashswoosh · 22/02/2021 18:27

A bit of a moot point, you won't be given an option! However as others said, you can have both with a penicillin sensitivity so you are good to go.

SavageBeauty73 · 22/02/2021 18:31

I'm allergic to penicillin. I wasn't offer a choice (had Oxford) and no issues.

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