Tips
for Managing an Egg
Allergy
Baking
For each egg, substitute one of
the following in recipes. These substitutes work well when
baking from scratch and substituting
1 to 3 eggs.
- 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 T.
liquid, 1 T. vinegar
- 1 tsp. yeast dissolved in 1/4
cup warm water
- 1 1/2 T. water, 1 1/2 T. oil, 1
tsp. baking powder
- 1 packet gelatin, 2 T. warm
water. Do not mix until ready to
use.
Some Hidden Sources of
Egg
- Eggs have been used to create
the foam or milk topping on
specialty coffee drinks and are used
in some bar drinks.
- Some commercial brands of egg
substitutes contain egg whites.
- Most commercially processed
cooked pastas (including those used
in prepared foods such as soup)
contain egg or are processed on
equipment shared with egg-containing
pastas. Boxed, dry pastas are
usually egg-free, but may be processed on equipment that is also used for egg-containing products. Fresh pasta is
sometimes egg-free, too. Read the
label or ask about ingredients
before eating pasta.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can an MMR Vaccine be given to an individual with an egg allergy?
The recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) acknowledge that the MMR vaccine can be safely administered to all patients with egg allergy. The AAP recommendations have been based, in part, on overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the routine use of one-dose administration of the MMR vaccine to egg-allergic patients. This includes those patients with a history of severe, generalized anaphylactic reactions to egg.
I've heard the flu vaccine contains egg, is this true?
Yes, influenza vaccines usually contain a small amount of egg protein.
Is a flu shot safe for an
individual with an egg
allergy?
Influenza vaccines are grown on
egg embryos and may contain a small
amount of egg protein. If you or
your child is allergic to eggs,
speak to your doctor before
receiving a flu shot. Can someone who is allergic to eggs have a flu shot?
Scientists suggest individuals with egg allergy be given an allergy test with the vaccine. If the test results are negative, the vaccine may be given in a single dose. If the test results are positive, individual assessment of benefits versus risk should be discussed with a doctor.
Because of a family history of allergy, I have been advised to delay the introduction of egg until my child is 2 years of age. Does this mean my child should not be given the flu shot? Children under 23 months of age may be at higher risk for complications from influenza and are a group that typically require more hospitalizations from this sometimes fatal disease. You and your child's doctor should discuss the options. The general guideline is to follow the current CDC recommendations regarding the administration of the influenza vaccine to infants 6 to 23 months of age, unless the infant has a known clinical history of egg allergy.
Is an intranasal influenza vaccine an option for someone with an egg allergy? The intranasal vaccine contains egg protein, and it not recommended for use in individuals with egg allergy. It is approved for use in persons ages 5 to 49 years, but it is not approved for use in patients with asthma.
Resources Available from
FAAN
The following are some helpful resources that may be ordered online or by calling FAAN at (800) 929-4040.
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