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Old 07-28-2021, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by DAVES View Post
HUH?
I've never heard of people allergic to the metal in the needles.
Sister has too many medical issues to take the vaccine but has recovered from covid 19. If, so certainly unusual.
Yes, she is one of the minority who is not recommended to be vaccinated. She's the type where - if an illness OR medication can come with potential adverse side effects, she gets them.

So if a vaccine could come with adverse side effects, she is likely to be "that person" who gets the side effects.

Since she's already immuno-compromised, additional adverse side effects could end her up in the hospital, having organ surgery, or dead. It's also possible that absolutely nothing bad would happen on top of her current medical issues. But for her, the risk is greater than the potential reward, so she's acting on the side of caution.

As for metal allergies - syringe needles are made of stainless steel, which contains small amounts of nickel. While most people with nickel allergies can tolerate it ON their skin (such as snaps of shirts and zippers of pants), it's possible to have a reaction when it is inserted under the skin. Not common. But possible. For anyone who IS allergic to nickel, it's something they have to consider and prepare for, whenever they might need an injection of anything.