![]() The Moderna vaccination is supplied in vials that do not contain any dry natural rubber (latex). The AstraZeneca vaccination is supplied in vials that have a stopper made from halobutyl, which is also a synthetic form of rubber which does not contain any dry natural rubber (latex). Pfizer have confirmed that latex is not used at all in the raw materials used to produce the vaccine. This is a synthetic form of rubber which does not contain any dry natural rubber (latex). The Pfizer/BioNtech vaccination is supplied in vials that have a stopper made from bromobutyl. No, according to the manufacturers, none of the currently available COVID-19 vaccines are supplied in vials that have stoppers containing latex. In the Green Book the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has advised that: ‘Individuals with a localised urticarial (itchy) skin reaction (without systemic symptoms) to the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine should receive the second dose of vaccine with prolonged observation (30 minutes) in a setting with full resuscitation facilities (e.g. In the Green Book there is a table (table 5) and flow chart for managing patients who have had an allergic reaction to the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Many individuals have tolerated subsequent doses of the same vaccine, and this is preferred as it avoids an individual being wrongly labelled as allergic for life. The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has advised that individuals who have a reaction to the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine may be able to receive a second dose of vaccine, as in the flowchart below. I had an allergic reaction to my first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. Allergy to penicillin is not a contraindication to any of the currently available COVID-19 vaccines. If you have a history of immediate onset anaphylaxis to multiple classes of drugs or unexplained anaphylaxis – please also refer to the additional information at the end of these FAQs. If you have a history of immediate onset anaphylaxis to multiple classes of drugs or unexplained anaphylaxis – please also refer to the additional information at the end of these FAQs. ![]() hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs e.g.previous non-systemic reaction to a vaccine.most medicines (where trigger has been identified).The latest guidance in the Green Book says you can have any vaccine, including Pfizer or Moderna, if you have a history of previous allergic reaction (including anaphylaxis) to: The guidance relating to allergies has been updated since the initial covid-19 vaccination roll out. I was advised I couldn’t have the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine because of my allergies but now am being offered the Pfizer/Moderna vaccine as a booster. The latest update on COVID-19 vaccinations was released on 31st December 2020 and can be found here. The Green Book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the UK. The Information for Healthcare Professionals is available here. You can access the Moderna Patient Information Leaflet here. The Moderna vaccine was approved for use on 8th January 2021. You can access the Vaccine AstraZeneca Patient Information Leaflet here. You can access the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination Patient Information Leaflet here. There are three vaccines currently authorised for supply in the UK, The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, the AstraZeneca vaccine and the Moderna vaccine. Do you have questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines and your allergy? We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions with answers compiled with the assistance of our clinical panel and members of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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