5 takeaways from the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery’s recommendations on the COVID-19 vaccine

The American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery shared recommendations about the COVID-19 vaccine and potential allergic reactions in a Dec. 25 statement.

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Five points:

1. People with common allergies aren’t more likely than the general public to have a reaction to the mRNA vaccines.

2. The vaccine should be administered at a place where anaphylaxis can be recognized and treated.

3. Anyone who gets an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine should stay on-site for 15 to 30 minutes after getting the shot to monitor for a reaction.

4. Data on risk in those with a history of allergic reaction to other vaccines is limited and evolving.

5. Anyone who has a severe allergic reaction to the first dose of the vaccine shouldn’t get the second one.

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