Beware of Gummy Bears, and Flu Shots
Personally, I think they're gross. But lots of people love 'em, including my son, especially when he wore braces. What am I talking about? Gummy bears. And now a new study has found that, if you're allergic to them, be careful when you get a flu shot. It's apparently all related to gelatin. If marshmallows make your tongue swell, according to newswise.com, and gummy bears make you itchy, that means you're allergic to it. And maybe you should take precautions if you get a flu shot. “Gelatin is used in the flu shot, as well as other vaccines, as a stabilizer. Because it is found in the vaccine, those with a known allergy to gelatin can experience allergic reactions, such as hives, sneezing and difficulty breathing," newswise.com quotes Stephanie Albin, MD, an allergist and American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) member. It used to be eggs you had to watch out for, with flu shots, but now it's anything gelatin-based. Last month, ...