18yr old having Covid Vaccine after having allergic reaction to Flu Vaccine

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DS had an allergic reaction to a flu vaccine a few years ago and was advised not to have one again and had the nasal vaccine instead. He has booked an appointment for his Covid vaccination and I'm concerned about him having an allergic reaction to it. Has anyone else been in this position and if so, which vaccine were you offered? To make matters worse, he isn't one for speaking up and isn't likely to mention it unless they ask, although he does occasionally surprise me. Will I be able to go in with him or not, now he is 18?

It's a tricky one..I was advised to have Astra Zenca following an allergic flu jab reaction. As pszier oinked to anaphylaxis.

Thank you. I wasn't sure whether he would be offered AZ or Moderna, as an alternative.

It seems like the reaction is to do with ingredients. I have a dc with multiple allergies so was keeping and eye on this matter. Does he know what ingredients he reacted to? And is it in the vaccine? I think you definitely make sure he speaks to someone.

Anaphylaxis (Severe allergic reactions)
The MHRA continues to monitor reports of serious allergic reactions with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and has received 333 UK spontaneous adverse reactions associated with anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions. The nature and frequency of these reports is in line with that reported in previous updates, and severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine remain very rare. The MHRA’s guidance remains that those with a previous history of allergic reactions to the ingredients of the vaccine should not receive it.

The MHRA is closely monitoring reports of anaphylaxis with the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna and has received 10 reports of anaphylaxis in association with the vaccine. Anaphylaxis is a potential side effect of the vaccine, and it is recommended that those with known hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the vaccine should not receive it.

The MHRA also closely monitors reports of anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions with the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, and has received 701 UK spontaneous adverse reactions associated with anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions reported and is very rare. An update to the product information has been made to reflect the fact that cases of anaphylaxis have been reported for the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca.

Source: www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-adverse-reactions/coronavirus-vaccine-summary-of-yellow-card-reporting

Thanks for the info @roguetomato. We don't know what ingredient he reacted to, as it was never looked into. I was just told he wouldn't be able to have the flu injection again and would need the nasal vaccine until he was 17, and now he can't even have that now he's 18!

He didn't have an immediate reaction to the flu vaccine, it happened slowly over a few hours and when he woke up the next day, he could hardly open his eyes and was off school for 2 weeks. I'm going to go in with him tomorrow and make sure he mentions it, as I need to ensure they have all the facts! Thanks

Sounds like it'll be safer for him not to have it. The risk of covid at his age is minute anyway.

Hmm this is interesting as I also had an allergic reaction to the flu jab and was given pszier and told I couldn't have the AZ vaccine. Had a reaction to pszier too. Am under 40 though which further complicates things

I’m interested in this as DD (she’s only 10 but keeping an eye on future child vaccination plans) had an awful reaction to her nasal flu vaccine when she was little - ended up in hospital - and has been told she mustn’t have any flu vaccines again. I have no idea what I’ll do if it’s given the OK for 12 plus - although at least there will be a bit more data behind it by then. Tricky, isn’t it?

@InglouriousBasterd, same here. My dc is 13, so if 12-15 go on ahead, I'm quite happy but a worry at the same time.
I can't remember which thread but someone explained about ingredients that is mainly causing a reaction in the past, hopefully people in the know would give us some advice re: recent situation about allergic reactions.

But I'm quite optimistic, there will be more info when it comes to UK children since large number of children in other countries have been vaccinated already.

That’s very true @roguetomato , at least there’s a lot of data coming in on it! I have a fab GP who will have a good look at it before advising me - she never reacted to any other vaccines so I’m hoping it is just a one off.

DS had the vaccine today and was given Pfizer. I was surprised at that, but he has been fine so far and says he feels okay too. I didn't go in with him, but the doctor got him to call me, as she wanted more info before they went ahead.