We are aware that recent reports regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine have caused concern, particularly among those with a history of allergies. Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists would like to reassure our patients by presenting the facts and being available to answer any questions.

Anyone with a history of food, pet, insect, venom, environmental, or latex allergies is able to proceed with vaccination of the COVID-19 injection.

Full information and updates from CDC are available here https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/statement-on-covid-vaccine/

COVID-19 Vaccine questions and answers from the American Academy of Asthma and Immunology: https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/asthma-library/covid19-vaccine