Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergy seen in infants and children. The Egg Allergy Information page from FAIUSA will touch on possible nutritional concerns with egg-free diets (Vitamin B and possibly iron). Information is provided to help with egg avoidance by providing a list of ingredients which may contain egg allergens, as well as foods which may contain egg as a hidden ingredient. There also suggestions for egg-free substitutes which can be used in place of eggs in recipes. Finally, it reviews the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations regarding MMR vaccine and egg allergy – stating that an egg allergy in not a contraindication for this vaccine.
