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[ARN COVID-19 COMIRNATY Vaccine desensitization in a case of PEG Severe Immediate Hypersensitivity]
V A Huynh1, C Janssen2, L Beaumier3
1Service d'allergologie, Centre Hospitalier Annecy-Genevois, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital, 74370 Epagny Metz-Tessy, France.
Abstract:
Vaccination is the most efficient way to fight the Covid epidemic. However, suspicion of severe hypersensitivity to PEG (PolyEthylen Glycol) usually constitutes a vaccine contraindication. We report the case of a patient with a proven allergy to PEG and skin sensitization to the COMIRNATY vaccine (PEG in its composition). He was able to benefit from the vaccine under the 5-step desensitization protocol. Conclusions: Specific allergological management should be offered to patients suspected of severe hypersensitivity to PEG and other vaccine excipients. We propose a solution for Comirnaty administration for patients with a proven severe allergy to PEG.
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