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Is the COVID vaccine safe if I have a history of allergy reactions?
22 December 2020. Related: All topics, COVID-19.
Answer
People with a history of serious reactions can still use the COVID vaccine.
This includes people who have reactions to vaccines, medicines or foods.
However, if you currently need to carry an anti-allergy syringe, you need to be vaccinated in a clinic in case a reaction occurs.
Two health workers in the UK with a history of severe reactions did react to the Pfizer vaccine. Both people have now recovered. More information will be collected on cases like this.
See also: Are vaccines against COVID-19 safe?
This is one of more than 65 questions about COVID vaccines. It was produced by and for people living with HIV.
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