COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Posted on Jan 5, 2021 in Advisory, Allergies, Anaphylaxis, Blog
Happy New Year! It’s 2021, but don’t be fooled… the pandemic is still here.
The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has increased dramatically since November 2020, especially in Alabama. As more people plan to receive the vaccine in 2021, there have been more questions from those with a history of allergies and asthma. Here are some helpful resources to learn more information.
From American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI):
- Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
https://acaai.org/news/american-college-allergy-asthma-and-immunology-releases-guidance-risk-allergic-reactions-pfizer - Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
https://college.acaai.org/acaai-guidance-on-risk-of-allergic-reactions-to-mrna-covid-19-vaccines/
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Allergic Reactions
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.html
If you have not already, download the GuideSafe Exposure Notification App to be safe and responsible in the pandemic. Learn more about how it works from the Alabama Department of Public Health (https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/guidesafe-app.html).