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Flu jab; latex allegy

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MayBee70 Fri 25-Sept-26 20:59:44

Has anyone had a flu jab recently and been asked if they have a latex allergy? My partner is having the jab next week and has a mild latex allergy ( he has a wristband that makes his skin red and blotchy). Someone on instagram says she was asked if she had the allergy .

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SueDonim Fri 25-Sept-26 22:03:52

It might be because of the plaster they sometimes put on afterwards, or possibly the gloves the nurse wears.

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Graphite Fri 25-Sept-26 22:22:07

I found this:

Some pre-filled syringes may contain latex proteins in the tip cap and/or rubber plunger of the syringe. Similarly, the stoppers of some vaccines supplied in vials may contain latex proteins. It is theoretically possible that latex protein from these tip caps, plungers or vial stoppers may cause allergic reactions when the vaccines are administered to latex-sensitive individuals. There is little evidence that such a risk exists and any such risk would be extremely small. if an individual has a history of severe (i.e. anaphylactic) allergy to latex, vaccines supplied in vials or syringes that contain latex should not be administered, unless the benefit of vaccination outweighs the risk of an allergic reaction to the vaccine.

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