Metro healthcare worker describes severe allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine - WDAF FOX4 Kansas City

— We are learning of the first metro healthcare worker to suffer a severe allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Right after Christmas, she decided to take her shot at getting the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

“I was thinking better to protect my family, I should probably try to get this,” Littlejohn said.

In 2019, Littlejohn had a severe allergic reaction to MRI contrast dye.

So I kind of flagged one of the nurses down,” Littlejohn said.

Anaphylactic shock is what it was,” Littlejohn said.

Right now, the COVID-19 vaccine under its emergency use is not eligible for standard vaccine injury relief through the courts.

Even after all she’s been through, she still wants others to consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

It’ll help us get back to a more normal life,” Littlejohn said.

Anyone with severe reactions should do the same.

For reference, the University of Kansas Health System and Wyandotte County Unified Government Health Departments have given combined 10,000 shots so far, with no severe reactions.

Per the CDC, anyone who experiences a severe allergic reaction is not eligible to take the second dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

So Littlejohn will not receive another vaccination.

In line with CDC guidance, we also urge anyone with a past history of allergic/anaphylactic reactions to consult with their primary care physician before deciding to receive the vaccine.

Anyone with an adverse reaction to any mRNA COVID 19 vaccine or any of its components should not receive the vaccine at this time.'”.

However, its website cautions anyone with a history of severe allergic reactions should consult their healthcare provider before getting the vaccine and that anyone with a history of allergic reactions to Polyethylene Glycol, should not get this COVID-19 vaccine.