Moderate Persistent Asthma Has in Pediatrics — 9yo Child | Allergy & Immunology | SMLE Q#20009
SMLE Question #20009
Pediatrics
Allergy & Immunology
Objective: OBJ-PED-ALLERGY-ANAPHYLAXIS-VACCINE
Last updated: June 2026
A 9-year-old boy with moderate persistent asthma has had several exacerbations over the past year requiring oral prednisolone. Last season, after receiving an inactivated influenza vaccine, he developed generalized urticaria, wheeze, and lip swelling within 15 minutes; symptoms improved after intramuscular epinephrine in the clinic. He has no known egg allergy and is currently well without acute respiratory distress. His parents ask whether he should receive influenza vaccination in the future. What is the most appropriate advice?
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