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ALLabout EGG ALLERGY Egg allergy overview Management of egg allergy Sources of egg Eggs are found in a number of foods, particularly Egg allergy affects about 2% of infants and How to prevent an egg allergic reaction baked goods, breads, and mayonnaise. While it is young children. Aside from causing immediate- The only way to prevent an egg-allergic reaction is easy to identify certain sources of eggs, others are type allergic reactions, eggs are also a common to avoid eggs. While in the beginning, this can seem unexpected. A few are listed below: food allergy trigger of eczema in infants and young like a huge task, as you become more familiar with • Many baked goods and breads have an egg glaze children. In eggs, two proteins, ovomucoid and your child’s allergy and what to look for, it will soon • Pasta, even if it is egg free, may still be ovalbumin, have been found to be responsible for grow to become second nature. It is very important processed on the same equipment used to egg allergies. Egg whites are more allergenic than to read labels carefully. Any food manufactured in the prepare egg-containing pasta the yolk, but if your child has an egg allergy it is United States that contains egg must state it clearly • Eggs can be used to clarify soup stock and are better for him/her to avoid the entire egg for a on the ingredients label. Also look for precautionary often used in bouillon, broth, consommé, and couple of reasons. First, the egg yolk still contains statements such as the following: “may contain soups allergenic proteins. Also, it is impossible to egg,” “contains egg ingredients,” “made with egg • Meatloaf completely separate the egg yolks from the whites. ingredients,” or “made in a facility that also processes • Tartar sauce eggs.” • Meatballs A helpful hint is to look for vegan foods. Items that Exposures that cause reactions • Pizza are vegan usually do not contain eggs, although it is still The most common exposure that causes • Salad dressings important to double check the ingredients label. Items reactions to egg is ingestion. However, there is a • Potato chips in restaurants or stores may not have an ingredients potential for airborne reactions. It is important to • Ice cream list available. In these situations, make sure to ask the remember that airborne reactions can occur if eggs • Bath and styling products may contain egg chef or waiter if eggs are used in the preparation of the are cooked on a stove top near an egg-allergic child. extracts food. If you cannot get a definite answer, it would be This is because while the egg is being cooked, egg better to have your child avoid eating that food. protein is released into the air. This protein can then Vaccines cause a reaction in your child. The flu shot and egg allergies: The flu shot may contain a small amount of egg protein. This does not mean your child cannot receive the vaccine, but it is important to consult with your allergist beforehand. Usually, an allergy skin test is done with the vaccine beforehand, and if the test is negative, the patient can receive the flu vaccine. However, if it is positive, more consultation is usually required to determine whether or not your child can receive the vaccine. MMR and egg allergies: The MMR (measles- mumps-rubella) vaccine, although prepared in a chick embryo cell culture, can be safely administered to children with egg allergy. It is not necessary to perform skin testing with the MMR vaccine beforehand, and it is not necessary to divide the dose into a series of graded doses.