The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

#37: Understanding Covid-19 Vaccines and Allergies


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Dr Purvi Parikh joins us to talk about the two available Covid-19 vaccines currently available. Dr Parikh and Dr G discuss the nitty-gritty of the two mRNA vaccines, the allergic reactions associated with them and more.
What we cover in this episode
Understanding herd immunity.
  • What are mRNA vaccines, how do they work and when did they first get developed.
  • Can people with food allergies get the Covid-19 Vaccine?
  • Could you be allergic to the protein that the mRNA is producing?
  • The side effects of the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine.
  • Why you should get the Covid-19 Vaccine.
  • Why the vaccine is in two does.
  • Differences and similarities with data for Moderna and Pfizer/Biotech vaccines.
  • What does the vaccine rollout look like?
  • What are the other vaccines being developed?
  • Why are people skeptical about vaccines?
  • Can pregnant and lactating women get vaccinated?
  • You can get the flu vaccine with an egg allergy.
    Resources:
    Article from Allergic Living about soy in PEG: https://www.allergicliving.com/2020/12/16/faq-on-allergy-concerns-and-the-mrna-covid-19-vaccine/
  • Find more about Dr Parikh: FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM
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