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e. anaphylactic allergic reaction) to hens' eggs and persons who previously had onset of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Influenza symptoms include fever over 100 degrees, headache, extreme fatigue, sore throat, muscle aches, dry cough, runny or stuffy nose, and occasionally stomach symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
• Ralph Pool Oct 25, 2009
For the past seven years, Lt. Pool had dealt with the devastating effects of Guillain-Barre syndrome from a wheelchair. His strength and courage during this arduous time were heroic and those who knew him will never forget the example he set in perseverance. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Limited supply of H1N1 vaccine arrives at clinic Oct 21, 2009
Children younger than 5 years old with a history of recurrent wheezing, children or adolescents receiving aspirin therapy, people who have had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and people who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs or who are allergic to any of the nasal spray vaccine components also should not have the nasal spray. Slattery said the clinic made an application for the nasal spray and was surprised to receive a supply. (Brenham Banner, TX)
ND ag commissioner hospitalized Oct 21, 2009
The department said Goehring worried about a reoccurrence of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a paralyzing condition in which the body s immune system attacks its peripheral nerves. Agriculture officials said Goehring was diagnosed with the condition about 18 years ago. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Free H1N1 clinic set Oct 21, 2009
Others who should not receive the vaccine include people with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and long-term health problems including heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, anemia and other blood disorders. People who are moderately or severely ill will be advised to wait before being vaccinated, Billson said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Who Should Get the Swine Flu Vaccin... Oct 20, 2009
Anyone with a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). Babies who are younger than six months old. (Suite101.com)
Read the 'JER' transcript Oct 20, 2009
TROY: Well, you're talking about the in the Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which occurred in the '76 vaccination. First of all, the technology improved a great deal. (Fox News)
Forcing vaccines on Americans violates civil liberties Oct 17, 2009
In subsequent years, reports surfaced of complications from the vaccine that resulted in cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a neuromuscular ailment, and autism, the latter afflicting children who received the vaccine, which reportedly resulted from the presence of thimerosal - a preservative that containsmercury. Added to the H1N1 vaccine is an oily concoction called squalene that has been shown to cause severe autoimmune conditions, including multiple sclerosis and lupus. (Juneau Empire)
H1N1 is fresh fodder for anti-vaccinators Oct 17, 2009
In addition, there is fear that the vaccine could lead to Guillain-Barre syndrome, as was suspected the last time a swine flu vaccine was distributed, in 1976; flu vaccines are now much purer than they were, minimizing the risk, and Guillain-Barre is far rarer ... In addition, there is fear that the vaccine could lead to Guillain-Barre syndrome, as was suspected the last time a swine flu vaccine was distributed, in 1976; flu vaccines are now much purer than they were, minimizing the risk, and... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Doctors Back Woman's Claim Of Adverse Reaction To Seasonal Flu Vaccine Oct 16, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- 9NEWSNOW on a tragic case. (W-USA News, DC)
Preparing for two flu seasons Oct 15, 2009
They include people who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs; people who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination; people who developed Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of receiving a flu vaccination previously; children younger than six months; and people who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever ... In 1976, a type of influenza (swine flu) vaccine was associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome. (Burlington Union, MA)
Many Americans Still Leery of Swine Flu Vaccine Oct 14, 2009
Some 500 of those vaccinated developed a rare neurodegenerative condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which many experts believe was linked to the shot. Twenty-five of those 500 died. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Swine flu vaccine's here -- do you want it? Oct 13, 2009
According to the AP, much of the concerns regarding the vaccination stems from the last outbreak of swine flu in 1976, when 500 cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome were linked with the flu vaccine. Guillain-Barre is a sometimes fatal paralysis. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
H1N1 Report May Foreshadow Grim Flu Season Oct 13, 2009
This is from the National Institute Of Neurological Disorders and Stroke RE: Guillain-Barre Syndrome Fact Sheet USA.gov You can Google and read entire fact Sheet for yourself ... Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system ... Anyone in the government or Medical Field like to comment regarding the odds on getting Guillain-Barre syndrome from the H1N1 shot that has been rushed and pushed on us without all the facts. (CBS News)
County distributes first round of swine flu vaccines Oct 10, 2009
Frugal in Kelso wrote on Oct 9, 2009 3:39 AM:" Yes, mustkilltree, health care workers are first priority. You know, the people who actually take care of the sick and injured? Honestly, it doesn't bother me, as long as they don't try to make it mandatory for anyone. I don't intend to be a guinea pig (or expect anyone else to be) for an untested/unproven vaccination whose manufacturers have gotten impunity from any liability - if it injures or kills people, legal action cannot be taken against... (Longview Daily News, WA)
A third of parents oppose swine flu vaccine Oct 9, 2009
Worse, many who got the shots back then filed injury claims blaming health problems on the vaccine, with some reporting a paralyzing condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome. Health officials did not find evidence the vaccine caused the condition, noting it occurs naturally anyway and would be bound to show up in such a large group. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dr. Timothy Johnson gives prognosis on nations health-care system Oct 8, 2009
One fear about the new vaccine stems from the events of 1976, when a similar H1N1 vaccine caused several hundred people of the 40 million people who got the shot to come down with the Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological condition causing paralysis. However, Dr. Timothy Johnson said that no serious side effects of the new vaccine have been reported thus far, and that the fact that the vaccine is being produced in the same way as the seasonal flu vaccine should provide for some comfort. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Minor side effects from early swine flu shots Oct 7, 2009
The last mass inoculations in the United States against a different swine flu, in 1976, were marred by suggestions of a link in some cases to a rare paralyzing condition, Guillain-Barre syndrome. Scientists never could prove that the vaccine really was linked to the syndrome, an often reversible but sometimes fatal paralysis. (MSNBC -- Health)
Will you get the shot? Oct 5, 2009
Thirty-three years ago, a vaccine against another swine flu strain was blamed for causing a paralyzing neurological condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... In normal times, the background rate for Guillain-Barre Syndrome is about 1 person in 100,000, said Dr. Claudia Vellozzi, acting deputy director of the CDC's immunization safety office ... Vellozzi said it's not conclusive that the swine flu vaccine caused any higher risk for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in the 45 million people who got the... (The Palm Beach Post)
First shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine leaves factory Oct 1, 2009
The flu never spread, but some 40 million Americans got the vaccine, which was blamed for hundreds of cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes severe muscle weakness. Share this on. (CNN -- Health)
Govt offers swine flu vaccine to Aussies Sep 30, 2009
Any suggestion the vaccine was linked to Guillain-Barre syndrome, a form of paralysis, was "tenuous at best", and there was no evidence to support any links between the two, Mr Hambleton said. The vaccine rollout would put pressure on GPs but it was appropriate that the program be run through general practices, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Swine flu shot: Intense tracking for side effects Sep 30, 2009
The last mass inoculations against a different swine flu, in 1976, were marred by reports of a rare paralyzing condition, Guillain-Barre syndrome. How do we know it's safe. (MSNBC -- Health)
Swine Flu Vaccine Side Effects Sep 20, 2009
g. Guillain-Barre syndrome), immune system or other serious reactions. According to the studies, none of the enrolled participants experienced these select events. (Suite101.com)
Health Department releases October flu shot schedule Sep 18, 2009
Talk to your doctor before getting the flu shot if you: ever had a serious allergic reaction to eggs or to a previous flu shot, or have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Pneumonia Vaccine will also be available at the community clinics to individuals 65 or older. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
FDA approves new swine flu vaccine Sep 17, 2009
The last mass vaccination against a different swine flu, in 1976, was marred by reports of the paralyzing Guillain-Barre syndrome; scientists never proved whether that link was real or coincidence. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Public urged to get flu vaccine Oct. 6 Sep 17, 2009
Have a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). If you have a fever or are severely ill, you should wait until you recover before getting vaccinated. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Vaccine experts gear up for pandemic of worry Sep 17, 2009
Spirit of '76Memories linger of the 1976 swine flu debacle, when 43 million Americans were vaccinated against a virus that never spread, and newspapers filled with reports of a rare and crippling neurological disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome. Guillain-Barre was never definitively linked with the vaccine, but many Americans have viewed immunizations with suspicion ever since. (MSNBC -- Health)
Swine flu shots ready for fall Sep 17, 2009
"If we do have indications that Guillain-Barre syndrome or any other complications seem to be happening more frequently among people who have been vaccinated we will be providing that information to members of the public and adjusting our plans for a vaccination appropriately," says Kohn. Both Kohn and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believe this vaccine is safe. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Meeting at the marathon Sep 14, 2009
She started training for a marathon when she spent five months in a hospital recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome. She was medically retired from the Army because of the condition. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
House effect: TV doc has real impact on care Sep 10, 2009
Remembering a House episode featuring a patient with a similar symptom, Ostrem diagnosed herself with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a sometimes fatal autoimmune disorder that attacks the nerves, first causing tingling and often leading to total paralysis. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Television)
Health workers under pressure to get flu shots Sep 10, 2009
Some also fear a repeat of a rare paralysis called Guillain-Barre syndrome that occurred during a 1976 swine flu vaccination effort, though there is no evidence the vaccine caused that condition. Dr. William Schaffner has had two swine flu shots during testing at Vanderbilt University, with no ill effects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Swine flu vaccine: Should you get it when time comes? Sep 9, 2009
Some 40 million people were vaccinated, including President Ford, by the time Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, was identified as a side effect. It is estimated that more than 500 people developed GBS and 25 people died after receiving the vaccine. (Juneau Empire)
What you should know about the swine flu Sep 9, 2009
"We know that every year, there are cases of paralysis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, there are women who have miscarriages, there are people who have sudden death. "In all those situations, we need to know very clearly how many we would expect if the vaccine doesn't cause any problems whatsoever. In an average flu season, just as an example, around 500,000 pregnant women get vaccinated. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe: Experts Sep 6, 2009
Not only did the dreaded outbreak never materialize, but some 500 Americans who did get vaccinated came down with a rare neurodegenerative condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which many experts believe was linked to the shot. Twenty-five of those 500 people died. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Getting a head start on flu bug; get shot times scheduled Sep 6, 2009
The state health department said those who should not be vaccinated for flu are people with a severe allergy to chicken eggs, those who have had a severe reaction to the influenza vaccine in the past, people who developed guillain-barre syndrome within the last six weeks of getting a flu shot and people who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until symptoms lessen. The flu is highly contagious, and the state health department said vaccines are set up to... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
More than 2,000 sick with swine flu at WSU Sep 5, 2009
Ten weeks later the government abruptly ended the program after 25 people died from the vaccine itself and hundreds developed a paralyzing neurological disease known as Guillain Barre Syndrome. "The side effects of the vaccine were more dangerous than the disease itself, Schwartz said. I think we're faced with the same thing today." " country gal wrote on Sep 4, 2009 5:16 PM:" mole: smallpox, bubonic, polio, asian, aids and there's more that I can't think of right off the bat. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Get your flu shot without leaving your car Sep 4, 2009
While a fraction of patients who received an earlier version of the H1N1 vaccine in the 1960s developed a neurological disorder known as Guillain-Barre syndrome, Mahoney said the condition does not appear to be a side effect of the newer formula being tested. "All of the studies so far have been very promising," she said after the meeting. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids With Neurological Conditions Sep 4, 2009
"We know that every year, there are cases of paralysis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, there are women who have miscarriages, there are people who have sudden death," Frieden said, referring to side effects from seasonal flu vaccines. "In all of those situations, we need to know very clearly how many we would expect if the vaccine doesn't cause any problems whatsoever," he said, referring to the swine flu vaccine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Pandemic bill allows police to enter homes, detain without warrant... Sep 3, 2009
" Thimerosal has also been linked to Guillain-Barre syndrome, or GBS a serious disorder that occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the nervous system and may result in death.In 1976, health officials found nearly 500 cases of GBS, and the vaccine was withdrawn 10 weeks after the link with GBS was suspected. Following the 1976 vaccination against swine flu in the U.S., a retrospective study found a likely eight-fold increase in the incidence of GBS. Now that the nation is... (The Drudge Report)
7H1N1: You Have Questions, We Have Answers» Sep 3, 2009
What about Guillain-Barre syndrome. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder where the body s immune system attacks the nerves, causing weakness and numbness to the arms and legs and sometimes even paralysis ... In 1976, when 40 million people received the H1N1 vaccination over a period of a few months, the incidence of Guillain-Barre syndrome was about one out of 150,000, Gross said. (Fox News)
* DOH must be prepared for vaccine problems Sep 1, 2009
In 1976, one in 100,000 people in the US who received the H1N1 flu vaccine suffered from side effects, developing Guillain-Barre syndrome X a crippling nerve disorder that caused many deaths. Some academics argue that it might have been related to the antigen in vaccines or toxins in contaminated germs during the manufacturing process. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Shots can protect youth from deadly meningitis Sep 1, 2009
Early concerns that a paralyzing condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome might be a side effect turned out to be unfounded, says Baker, citing data recently presented to the CDC.. The vaccines are covered by most insurance, and protect against four of the five strains of meningococcal infections but not the strain that mostly hits babies, a hurdle researchers still are tackling. (MSNBC -- Health)
Winchester's school-wide flu policy still forming Aug 29, 2009
People who have ever had Guillain-Barre syndrome. Source: CDC. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
For trial of swine flu vaccine, there’s no shortage of volunteers Aug 26, 2009
In an orientation session for volunteers, Kotloff brought up Guillain-Barre syndrome as a very rare complication of the shot; she gave odds of 1 in 100,000. The neurological disorder killed 12 and paralyzed 400 who were vaccinated during the 1976 US swine flu outbreak. (Boston Globe)
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Pharmaceutical firms race to get H1N1 flu vaccines to market Aug 24, 2009
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Big Pharma races to get swine flu vaccines to market Aug 24, 2009
"Instead there were cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome," a neurological disorder that causes paralysis in the legs and can lead to severe pulmonary complications, he told AFP. "It became a rather unfortunate risk-benefit equation.". Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Immigrant's story of love, hardship, deportation Aug 23, 2009
His grandmother took him to a hospital in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, and he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disorder of the nervous system. Eventually, the boy could move only his head. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Video: FDA Approves GSK's Hib Vaccine, Hiberix(R) Aug 20, 2009
If Guillain-Barre syndrome has occurred within six weeks of receipt of a prior vaccine containing tetanus toxoid, the decision to give Hiberix should be based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and possible risks. Vaccination with Hiberix may not protect 100% of susceptible individuals. (PR Newswire)
Children and young adults are targeted in an H1N1 vaccination program sponsored by the Health Dept. Aug 18, 2009
Also, according to a CDC report, the government wanted to study what appeared to be a statistically small link between the vaccine and incidence of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disease. H1N1, first called swine flu, is like the seasonal flu since it's a respiratory disease. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
County has confirmed first case of swine flu (271) Aug 17, 2009
It tells the neurologists that they must be alert for an increase in a brain disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which could be triggered by the vaccine. GBS attacks the lining of the nerves, causing paralysis and inability to breathe, and can be fatal. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
New swine flu jab may trigger brain disorder Aug 17, 2009
The British Government has written to senior neurologists to warn them that the new swine flu vaccine may trigger a deadly brain disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome. Medical experts have been asked to look out for cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can paralyse its victims, once the national vaccination programme begins ... Guillain-Barre syndrome has long been identified as a potential adverse event that would require enhanced surveillance following the introduction of a pandemic... (India Times, India)
Swine flu shot link to killer nerve disease; Concern over 25 deaths... Aug 16, 2009
It tells the neurologists that they must be alert for an increase in a brain disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which could be triggered by the vaccine ... However, the swine influenza (H1N1) pandemic has overtaken us and we need every member s involvement with a new BNSU survey of Guillain-Barre Syndrome that will start on August 1 and run for approximately nine months ... Victim: Hilary Wilkinson spent three months in hospital after she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre... (The Drudge Report)
8 U.S. cities line up for swine flu vaccine test Aug 12, 2009
Health officials are haunted by the swine flu vaccine campaign in 1976, which was stopped after unexpectedly high numbers of patients suffered a paralyzing condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. While it's not clear the vaccine was to blame, the government wants to carefully monitor people who get the new vaccine for any problems. (MSNBC -- Health)
Jake Niall Brendon Gale understood that taking on the Tigers contained great risks and even greater upside. Read more Aug 11, 2009
Wright, diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a nervous disorder, had been told by his specialist that he ought to work ''in a low-hours, low-stress environment. Gale was interviewed by the majority of the club board for 2 hours late on Friday. (The Age, Australia)
Ouch! 3-Shot Vaccine Aug 8, 2009
Health officials are haunted by the swine flu vaccine campaign in 1976, which was stopped after unexpectedly high numbers of patients suffered a paralyzing condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. While it's not clear the vaccine was to blame, health officials want to carefully monitor people who get the new swine flu vaccine for any problems. (Fox News)
First swine flu vaccines expected next month Aug 7, 2009
She said the agency would work with country officials to detect any sign the vaccine might cause more worrying side effects, like Guillain Barre syndrome, a temporary paralysis disorder reported by hundreds of people after the U.S.'s disastrous 1976 immunization campaign against another variant of swine flu. To fight the current pandemic , or global outbreak, half a dozen major pharmaceutical companies located in the United States, Europe and Australia are developing their own swine flu... (MSNBC -- Health)
Big drop in new swine flu cases Aug 7, 2009
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Volunteers swarm for shot at drug trial Jul 30, 2009
These trials are too short and too limited in size to detect more serious problems, such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a neurological disorder that developed in 1 out of every 100,000 people who received vaccine during a swine flu epidemic in 1976. Any time you conduct a large campaign, you have to be concerned, Keitel said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Prioritize pregnant women to get swine flu shot, experts say Jul 30, 2009
There's also the lingering memory of the 1976 swine flu vaccination program, during which some 500 Americans came down with a rare neurodegenerative condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which many experts believe was linked to the shot. Twenty-five of those 500 people died. (KLAS-TV)
U.S. Gears for Huge Swine Flu Vaccination Push Jul 28, 2009
But the virus never spread, and instead 500,000 people developed a rare inflammation of the nervous system known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which led to 25 deaths. "People are working day and night on this," said William Schaffner, infectious diseases teacher at Vanderbilt University, talking on National Public Radio. (Newsmax)
Most parents in favor of school swine flu shots Jul 28, 2009
But the last mass vaccination against swine flu, in 1976, was marred by reports of a rare paralyzing condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome, so scientists will carefully watch for any sign of problems. Yet side-effect fears don't predict who will shun swine flu vaccine. (MSNBC -- Health)
State opts not to give flu shots at schools Jul 23, 2009
In 1976, the last time the U.S. launched a mass vaccination against a different form of swine flu, some who got the shot reported developing a degenerative, paralyzing condition known as Guillain-Barre syndrome. The link between the vaccine and the illness was never proved, but the reports marred the program. (AZCentral -- News)
Swine Flu Vaccine: When? Jul 22, 2009
It's still not clear why a rare but serious neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome hit those vaccinated in 1976 at a higher-than-expected rate. But after some 44 million Americans received the vaccine, safety fears scuttled the vaccination program -- and gave "swine flu vaccine" the bad name that still lingers in the American psyche. (CBS News -- Health)
Legal immunity set for swine flu vaccine makers Jul 19, 2009
A pandemic never materialized, but thousands who got the shots filed injury claims, saying they suffered a paralyzing condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome or other side effects. "The government paid out quite a bit of money," said Stephen Sugarman, a law professor who specializes in product liability at the University of California at Berkeley. (MSNBC -- Health)
