Booster jab and penicillin allergy

Sheena I had my booster and flu jab recently one in each arm. no reaction reaction just a slight soreness soon gone.

What surprises me about this thread is how many of us are allergic to penicillin.
It probably isn't often used now anyway. My allergic reaction (rash) was back in 1968.

I am allergic to Neomycin and in the past was advised not to have the flu vaccine. It is apparently made differently now and have had it the last two years with no side effects, neither did I have more than a minor sore arm with my recent pneumoccal vaccine.
I had Pfizer for my two Covid vaccines and only had a sore arm and tiredness.
There is also apparently a new shingles vaccine which is safer for those of us with allergies so will be able to have that soon.

Sheena has probably had her booster jab by now but this link may be helpful if anyone has concerns

www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/advising-individuals-with-allergies-on-their-suitability-for-covid-19-vaccine-pfizer-biontech/

jaylucy Oh please! You are asked before you are given any vaccination at all if you have allergies!
Not always in my experience although the nurse did ask before I had the Covid vaccination. There was a pharmacist in the centre too and they double-checked that all was fine before going ahead.

I had the 2 az jabs and waiting for my Pfizer booster. I'm allergic to penicillin too, but don't worry, the nurse should ask you about any allergies when you go for your jabs and if not just you tell her. I'm also waiting for my first ever flu jab, I have some bad flu that I couldn't even get out of bed so bring it on I say. Hopefully your side effects are minimal and just think, it could save your life.

Oh please! You are asked before you are given any vaccination at all if you have allergies !
For the booster you will either be given Pfizer , or Modena.
Wasn't aware any vaccinations contain penicillin, or morphine.

I have allergies, am considered to be CV and have had all 3 Pfizer covid jabs with only a mildly sore arm for a day after the second one.
I won't be having my flu jab until the end of next month (it lasts about 3 months and the majority of flu season is January/February).
My suggestion for anyone with allergies would be to NOT have the flu and covid jab at the same time because of you have a bad reaction to one of them you won't know which one has caused it.

I am allergic to penecillin and have had 3 Pfizer jabs and flu jab, no adverse effects, just the sore arms (booster and flu done at the same time)
I also suffer from non specific allergic rhinitis. Bummer. Tissues by the case......

A few minor side effects today could save your life or those of your loved ones tomorrow

I have multiple allergies. I had two Astro Zeneca vaccines , with minor side effects and a Pfizer booster with very minor side effects because your body has to react to make antibodies. I always have a flu jab because of my health problems and would recommend you get everything you can to make yourself and your family safe.

I'm allergic to Penicillin and had both Pfizer jabs with absolutely no after effects.

As far as I recall the main problem with flu jabs may be egg allergies, but obviously ask about it before they do it.

DD had a friend at university who was allergic to penicillin. She once had a nurse try to give her penicillin and when she refused it the nurse said "Well we can't treat you if you aren't going to co operate" Her boyfriend was a hospital pharmacist so she wasn't impressed.

Sheena

Thanks everyone ... I'm feeling better already , but still unsure about the flu jab as I've just read through all the posts on that particular thread

And had the flu jab last week but no-one asked about my allergies.

I presume that is why you're supposed to sit in the waiting room for 15 minutes afterwards (just remembered that I didn't do that either).
I had a very sore arm but that's all.

I'm allergic to an antibiotic (not penicillin) and another medication and told them when I went for the first two vaccines but I was fine.

I am allergic to pennicillin and overreact to almost every drug I take, no matter how low the dosage

My first two COVID vacinations were Pfizer. I had a flu jab last year despite never having had flu and I have had the flu jab this year as well.

My reaction to all has been - well, just like everyone else, there hasn't actually been the smallest vestige of a reaction to any of them, not even a sore arm.

Thanks everyone ... I'm feeling better already , but still unsure about the flu jab as I've just read through all the posts on that particular thread

I'm allergic to penicillin my first and second jab were Pfizer with no ill effects at all. Not ever a sore arm.

I had a slight reaction to the flu jag this year. Never had that before. Haven't had 3rd covid yet. Just had slightly sore arm with previous 2.

I had my booster on Thursday, my first two were AZ, booster Pfizer, I’m allergic to penicillin, septrin and intolerant to morphine, I’ve had no ill effects at all, just a mildly aching arm.

I had the flu jab last week. After 2 AZ covid and third Pfizer.
The nurse asked if I was allergic to eggs and I said ?no - I had one for breakfast.
Thank God no adverse reactions to any of those vaccinations.
Seems that the medics are only at the start of understanding how these vaccines work. And interact with our individual physical profiles.

Lillian40, my concern is that the “very very young man” might not have the expertise to advise on potential adverse reactions due to allergies.

I had my booster Friday, my Flue jab the week before, and of course the previous Covid vaccinations. I have none serious allergies, but had no reactions to any of the jabs. Just a sore arm with the booster because the very very young man caught the muscle, but after 2 days it is all fine now.

When I has AZ the first time I had a very high temperature with shivverring and I couldn't lift my arm for a week. Second was fine, mild sore arm.

So I expect to have a reaction to Pfizer.

I am allergic to all sorts of things but never had an allergic reaction to jabs so shouldn't do I don't think?

I've had all three, all Pfizer, and am allergic to penicillin plus quite a few antibiotics - but no adverse reactions at all.

My dh is allergic to penicillin, but had his Pfizer booster over a week ago (after the 2 x AZ) and had no side effects at all, not even a sore arm.