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COVID jab allergy update
Posted by Tui Esser on
You will have read in the papers how when the Pfizer jab was launched last month, two healthcare workers had an allergic reaction after being vaccinated. Happily, they both recovered, but anyone with a history of serious allergies to food or medicines was advised against having the jab. Now, health officials say that both the Pfizer and the Oxford vaccines are safe for most people with allergies. Only those who are known to be allergic to any of the ingredients in the vaccines should avoid the jab. See our earlier post on vaccine ingredients here.
People allergic to certain antibiotics at risk from Covid-19 jab
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
People allergic to certain antibiotics at risk from Covid-19 jab.
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Research identifies a protein as possible cause of eczema
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
A ten-year study of mice and human tissue has revealed that a protein plays a major role in the itchy skin condition of eczema and raises the prospect of new treatments beyond the standard steroid creams currently used.
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Shift workers 'more likely to have asthma'
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
An international team of scientists has compared the effect of day working with shift working on asthma diagnosis, lung function and symptoms and found that shift workers, especially those working permanent night shifts, showed increased risks of asthma, especially moderate or severe asthma.
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A New Nasal Test for Shrimp Allergy
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
A shrimp allergy test delivered with a dab of shrimp extract in the nostril is safe and reliable, Barcelona researchers report.
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COVID jab allergy update
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People allergic to certain antibiotics at risk from Covid-19 jab
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Research identifies a protein as possible cause of eczema
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Shift workers 'more likely to have asthma'
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A New Nasal Test for Shrimp Allergy
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