I am allergic to eggs - can I still have the flu jab?

Well-documented, severe allergy means that you should not be vaccinated. True egg allergy is very rare: we will usually vaccinate people who report no problem eating egg products such as cakes or egg pasta. If you are uncertain, talk things over with your doctor, or with the doctor or nurse giving the vaccine. One option for people who are truly allergic is to keep a personal supply of Tamiflu available for prevention or treatment - we are happy to advise on this.