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Vaccines

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    What vaccines are recommended for people with asthma and allergies?

    Get the facts about recommended vaccines for people with asthma. Work with your healthcare team to stay on track with vaccinations for your family.

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    RSV Vaccines Are Now Available

    The FDA has approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for older adults and an RSV monoclonal antibody for infants and young children.

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    Caution Urged on Study Linking Aluminum in Vaccines and Childhood Asthma

    The study findings had key limitations in linking aluminum in vaccines and childhood asthma.

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    COVID-19 Vaccine For Children: What Parents Need to Know

    COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 6 months and older. Here’s information on the vaccine effectiveness and risk of side effects.

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    COVID-19 Vaccine and Asthma: What You Need to Know

    Should people with asthma get the COVID-19 vaccine? What about the booster shot? Will asthma medications interact with the vaccine? Updated 1-5-2022.

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    Ask the Allergist: COVID-19 Vaccine and Anaphylaxis

    Is the COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people with a history of anaphylaxis? Hear from board-certified allergist Purvi Parikh, MD.

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    New Tool Helps People Make Informed Decision on COVID-19 Vaccine

    Unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Our new Shared Decision Making tool is evidence-based and takes into account your cultural preferences and values.

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    The COVID Long Haul: Symptoms Following COVID-19

    COVID long-haulers have recovered from COVID-19 but still experience symptoms. Find out the symptoms to watch for and the impact it has had on…

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    Ask the Allergist: Asthma Medications and Childhood Vaccines

    Vaccinations remain the most effective tool we have to prevent infectious diseases. It’s important to stay vigilant with your child’s vaccinations.

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Vaccines

Vaccines are considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. They are largely responsible for reducing deaths from many infectious diseases. Vaccines help provide protection from diseases such as tetanus, chicken pox, the flu and now COVID-19. For people living with asthma, allergies and related conditions, you may have questions about vaccine safety. Explore this page for news, resources and frequently asked questions about vaccines.

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