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Can someone with severe sulfa allergy safely take the flu vaccine?

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3 Answers

smileyhappy 26 Jan 2013

Hi Deb,

I cannot take Sulfa drugs and take the flu shot every year!

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Inactive 26 Jan 2013

Yes, I took it with no problems and I have a sulfa allergy. - ElizaJane

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kaismama 25 Jan 2013

It is not contraindicated with sulfa allergy.

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