Dermatology and Skin Care Sciences

Drug Allergy and Vaccine Allergy

A drug allergy is the abnormal reaction of your immune system to a medication. Any medication over-the-counter, prescription or herbal is capable of inducing a drug allergy. However, a drug allergy is more likely with certain medications. vaccines have the potential to cause allergic reactions . Vaccines, specifically individual components of the vaccine, are known to, although rarely, cause serious complications. Even after an allergic reaction after vaccination, it is difficult to ascertain whether the allergic reaction was caused by the vaccine itself or other factors

• Skin rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Fever
• Swelling
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Runny nose