Flu Shot

Had one of my scariest days ever. My son got his flu shot on Monday around 2:30. At 5pm we noticed his eye was puffy like a bug bit the bottom of it and he was complaining his head itched. Closer look hives on the arm where he got the shot. Call to pediatrician, some benadryl and a trip to the ER. While in route to the ER his face swelled and he developed more hives on his face and opposite arm. Turns out he had an allergic reaction to the flu shot. I never thought anything like this would ever happen. Up until he was 4, he was allergic to eggs. He was given the all clear by the allergist and has been fine eating things with eggs in them, although he has never had a whole egg. My pediatrician knew this but said the shot would be fine since it was 4 years ago that he was given the all clear with eggs. So, he is on steroids and benadryl and still has some residual swelling and hives but is on the mend. Just be careful with your little ones.