Consensus statements. Consensus statements.
Hen’s egg allergic children shall be vaccinated as other children according to STIKO. Deferral is not necessary. | Strong consensus |
Hen’s egg-allergic children shall be vaccinated against MMR varicella like other children according to STIKO; vaccination in a clinic or special outpatient clinic/practice is not necessary. | Strong consensus |
Influenza vaccination shall be given to hen’s egg allergic outpatients in practices, provided there is sufficient experience in emergency management of allergic/anaphylactic reactions. In patients who have experienced severe anaphylaxis, influenza vaccination may be monitored as an inpatient if necessary. | Strong consensus |
A yellow fever vaccination contains relevant amounts of hen’s egg protein and should only be performed in hen´s egg allergic patients after careful benefit-risk assessment. If necessary the vaccination should be performed in a day hospital, specialized practice or clinic with appropriate expertise regarding anaphylaxis management. | Strong consensus |