Notice a strange rash days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Experts say it’s a good thing.

Mar 23, 2021 | Allergy Group News, Vaccines

IDAHO — Those getting a COVID-19 vaccine dose have either had no reactions at all, a few side effects, or full flu-like symptoms. One side effect in particular that has become common is “COVID arm.” Read the Full Story...

Can You Still Spread The COVID-19 Virus After You Have Received the Vaccine?

Jan 15, 2021 | Vaccines

Even though someone receives the COVID vaccine and their body is building immunity, they may not be entirely immune yet and can act unknowingly as carriers of the disease. This scenario can happen even if they have no relevant or apparent symptoms (known as being...

Risks Of an Allergic Reaction to the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jan 4, 2021 | Allergy, Vaccines

Dear Colleagues & Community, With the FDA emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on December 11, 2020 and the Moderna vaccine on December 18, 2020, the Allergy Group recommends the following guidance for physicians and other providers...

A Primer on mRNA Covid-19 Vaccines

Dec 20, 2020 | Vaccines

content written by Thomas B. Casale, MD Chief Medical Advisor Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics Division of Allergy/Immunology University of South Florida Tampa, FL View Article What are the vaccines that will be approved...

Why is Flu Bad for Asthmatics? Find out!

Feb 1, 2018 | Asthma, Vaccines

Asthma and Flu is not an easy combination to handle. Flu is a contagious respiratory infection caused by Influenza virus. Unlike other viral respiratory infections, Flu can cause severe illness and even life-threatening conditions. It was reported by Centers for...

Come get your Flu Shot – even with egg allergy!

Oct 5, 2015 | Vaccines

Influenza (also called the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses. Each year, about 10–20% of Americans get the flu. Almost 36,000 Americans die from flu-related complications such as pneumonia and acute respiratory disease. Particularly increased...