Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may result in more allergic reactions than expected when compared to other vaccines, although it's still rare, Operation Warp Speed’s chief scientific adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui said during a recent interview. Other experts say the vaccine is safe for most people, even those who have mild allergies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says most Americans with allergies should receive the vaccine – unless they have had previous severe reactions to other vaccines or ingredients used in the COVID-19 inoculations. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"If you have had a severe allergic reaction to other vaccines or injectable therapies, you should ask your doctor if you should get a COVID-19 vaccine," the CDC says. CDC guidelines also advise monitoring vaccine recipients for 15 minutes to make sure they don’t suffer an allergic reaction, and vaccine providers should have treatments on hand in case an allergic reaction does occur.

Source: Fox News December 24, 2020 22:07 UTC