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Egg Allergy
Eggs are a common ingredient in many food including, breads, cereals, many baking products, and more. Here are a couple of recommendations for egg substitutes: For each egg, use one of the following in your every day recipes. These substitutes work well when baking from scratch and only needing 1 to 3 eggs.



1 tsp. baking powder, 1 T. liquid, 1 T. vinegar
1 tsp. yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 T. water, 1 1/2 T. oil, 1 tsp. baking powder
1 packet gelatin, 2 T. warm water. Do not mix until ready to use.

Hidden Sources of Egg:

Eggs have been used to create the foam or milk topping on specialty coffee drinks and are used in some alcoholic drinks.
Some commercial brands of egg substitutes contain egg whites.
Most commercially processed cooked pastas (including those used in prepared foods such as soup) contain egg or are processed on equipment shared with egg-containing pastas. Boxed, dry pastas are usually egg-free, but may be processed on equipment that is also used for egg-containing products. Fresh pasta is sometimes egg-free, too. Read the label or ask about ingredients before eating pasta.


Commonly asked Questions about Egg allergies:

Does the flu vaccine contain egg?
Yes, influenza vaccines usually contain a small amount of egg protein. Be sure to advise your physician if you have an egg allergy before taking the vaccine.

Is a flu shot safe for an individual with an egg allergy?
Influenza vaccines are grown on egg embryos and may contain a small amount of egg protein. If you or your child is allergic to eggs, speak to your doctor before receiving a flu shot.

Can someone who is allergic to eggs have a flu shot?
Scientists suggest individuals with egg allergy be given an allergy test with the vaccine. If the test results are negative, the vaccine may be given in a single dose. If the test results are positive, individual assessment of benefits versus risk should be discussed with a doctor.

Is an intranasal influenza vaccine an option for someone with an egg allergy?
The intranasal vaccine contains egg protein, and it not recommended for use in individuals with egg allergy. It is approved for use in persons ages 5 to 49 years, but it is not approved for use in patients with asthma.

If you suspect that you have an egg allergy, consult your physician or allergists and get tested!