Is there penicillin in the flu vaccine?

Answer 1

Yes, you can get the flu shot if you are allergic to penicillin. There is no penicillin in the flu vaccine. If you have an allergy to eggs, that could be an issue, but see the related question below about egg Allergies and flu vaccinations, it may not prevent you from getting the flu vaccination if you take specific precautions according to new information from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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Answer 2

It is usually okay unless you have a fever. However, depending on how severe the infection is that you are taking the penicillin for, your Doctor Who prescribed the antibiotic should be consulted before the vaccination to be sure your body is ready to fight an additional pathogen. Tell the clinician who is giving the vaccinations that you are taking an antibiotic and why if your doctor says it is okay to get the vaccination while still taking antibiotics.

Answer 3

No. Too many people have allergies to penicillin, so it is not something that would be used. Some forms of flu vaccines do use the antibacterial Neosporin in the process of preventing bacterial growth while the vaccine is under production, but this is filtered out and leaves minute traces only.

Answer 4

Yes. If a person is allergic to penicillin, they can get the flu shot.