A new vaccine has been made for people who have severe egg allergies. They no longer need to worry about flu shots, as a federal advisory panel said on Thursday that the new vaccine is made without eggs. It is a brilliant option for adults who have severe allergies.

Cell technology is used for making the new Flublok vaccine. The technology was licensed in January by Protein Sciences Corporation. It is also used for making other kinds of vaccines.

Officials said to have no idea about how many Americans skip the flu shots because of being allergic to eggs. According to experts, around one in 66 children has egg allergies. However, the new vaccine is not for children, as it is licensed only for adults between 18 and 49.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has the responsibility of advising the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It gave the approval for Protein Science's FluBlok for the 2013-14 season in a 13 to 0 vote.

The group also suggested people with egg allergies to consult their doctors before going for the vaccination if FluBlok is not available.

The drug got the clearance from the Food and Drug Administration on Jan 16.