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New Study on Allergic Reactions to the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

January 7, 2021

Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report of severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that happened from December 14-23, 2020. These findings suggest that these allergic reactions are extremely rare. The full article can be found here. This Read More

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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Information

January 2, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine

At Oak Brook Allergists, we have been monitoring the situation closely regarding the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinical trial data can be reviewed here. In this post, we will give an overview of this vaccine and how it pertains to our patients with Read More

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Unproven Food Allergy Tests

December 28, 2020

Food Intolerance

Some healthcare providers may offer diagnostic tests that are unproven food allergy tests. There are many tests that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) do not recommend for the diagnosis of food allergy. This article discusses some of these tests. IgG Testing This Read More

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Vaccine basics

December 20, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there is hope now that vaccines will help end this pandemic. This article reviews vaccine basics and how this will help prevent getting a COVID-19 infection. What are vaccines? Vaccines, also known as "vaccinations" or "immunizations," help prevent specific Read More

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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Information

December 13, 2020

COVID-19

At Oak Brook Allergists, we have been monitoring the situation closely regarding the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The clinical trial data can be reviewed here. In this post, we will give an overview of this vaccine and how it pertains to our patients with Read More

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Christmas Tree Allergies

December 12, 2020

While the holiday season will likely be more quiet with less guests this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be more unwanted guests this year: allergies. Christmas tree sales are booming. Whether you own a live Christmas tree or an artificial one, allergy and asthma symptoms may worsen in Read More

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How Do You Treat An Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting?

March 13, 2020

Bee Stings

There’s just something about getting stung by a bee that strikes fear in most people, but if you’re one of the 1 to 2 million people in the United States who are allergic to bee stings, your fear is justified.  Bee sting allergies are common in the United States and can be life-threatening for Read More

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