” should not be administered unless the benefit of vaccination outweighs the risk for a potential allergic reaction”

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Latex in Vaccine Packaging

“If a person reports a severe (anaphylactic) allergy to latex, vaccines supplied in vials or syringes that contain natural rubber, or whose product information does not say “not made with natural rubber latex” should not be administered unless the benefit of vaccination outweighs the risk for a potential allergic reaction. In these cases, providers should be prepared to treat patients who are having an allergic reaction. For latex allergies other than anaphylactic allergies (e.g., a history of contact allergy to latex gloves), vaccines supplied in vials or syringes that contain dry natural rubber or rubber latex may be administered.” (ACIP General Recommendations on Immunization. 2011)

The following table is accurate, to the best of our knowledge, as of February 2015. If in doubt, check the package insert for the vaccine in question.

B

Centers for Disease Control and PreventionEpidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition April, 2015

Appendix B-11

Appendix B

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February 2015

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Appendix B-12 Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition April, 2015

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