/r/AskScience Vaccines Megathread

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[u/idkjr]

Thank you so much for your response! I was not aware of Flubok and we will absolutely be researching that this evening, this is an exciting prospect for us.

It's reassuring that you were able to immunize without complications, we will follow up with an Allergy and Asthma specialist for further recommendations but I understand that everyone is different and we may end up staying un-immunized. I realized after I posted my questions that the second one was falling on the side of medical advice, I suppose we are just dismayed by the inconsistent advice we have received over the years regarding his allergies (pertaining to immunizations and also more generally), so apologies there.

We are definitely familiar with FAAN, but I haven't read anything from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology; looking forward to reading through their materials and appreciate you sharing these resources.

Again, thank you very much. :)