As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads across the globe, we recognize the importance of our roles as healthcare providers, particularly to patients known for asthma, other allergic conditions, or immune deficiencies who may be at a higher risk of experiencing severe symptoms from the disease. The same way that you are committed to your patients, practices, and communities, we at the AAAAI remain committed to providing you with resources that will help you navigate this difficult period.

If you have any specific questions regarding the treatment of patients or management of your practice, please contact us at practicematters@aaaai.org.

For the latest information on COVID-19 and our resources, read the messages sent to members from the AAAAI COVID-19 Response Task Force.

New developments related to vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 are being released rapidly. Check this page regularly for the latest updates.

Summaries of Key Topics

Vaccine Data and Approvals

Vaccine/Component Reactions

Vaccine Distribution and Administration

Talking to Your Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Treatments

Virus Variants and Vaccine Information

Guidance and Resources from the AAAAI

AAAAI COVID-19 Response Task Force Guidance on Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines Related to Concerns of Allergic Reactions

Ask the AAAAI Questions asked by members and answered by the COVID-19 Task Force. Submit questions to practicematters@aaaai.org
Disclaimer: The AAAAI COVID-19 Task Force answers questions from medical professionals to provide general information for medical professionals to consider in applying their own independent clinical judgement, and the AAAAI will not be liable for any circumstances arising from a medical professional’s use or reliance upon this information. Provision of this information does not give rise to a physician-patient relationship. Individuals with medical questions are advised to consult their own physician provider.

Read this comprehensive resource document on COVID-19 vaccines from the AAAAI’s Advocacy partner, Hart Health Strategies.

External Resources

• CDC: Vaccines for COVID-19
• CDC: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
• CDC: Counseling Patients About Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
• FDA: COVID-19 Vaccines
• NIH: COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines: What's New
• NIAID: Study of Allergic Reactions to the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines
• Your Local Epidemiologist Blog: COVID-19 Vaccine Update Table (Your Local Epidemiologist blog and COVID-19 Vaccine Update table are credited to Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences at the University of Texas School of Public Health, and are linked with permission.)
• AMA: COVID-19 Vaccine Update Webinar Recording (From April 13)

An Update on COVID-19 for the Practicing Allergist/immunologist (Updated 5/25/21)

Caring for Pregnant Patients with Asthma during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated 5/19/21)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Focus on Older Adults: A Guide for Allergist/Immunologists and Patients (Updated 4/13/21)

The Relationship Between COVID-19 and Asthma: A Summary of the Research to Date (9/4/20)

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis in School during COVID-19 (9/20)

School Attendance, Asthma and COVID-19 (8/20)

Do Your Part to Slow the Spread of COVID-19: Wear a Face Covering or Mask (Updated 7/24/20) 
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Suggestions or Considerations for Resuming Practice drafted by the COVID-19 Response Task Force (5/5/20) 

Immunotherapy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Work Group Report on Administration of Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy from the AAAAI IASAD Committee (3/25/20)