Is history of GBS a contraindication for all future flu vaccines?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

In my opinion, the answer is no. Numerous studies have been published about this topic. Based on a recent review (see below): The additional risk for GBS attributed to influenza vaccination is 1-2 cases per million of vaccinated individuals. The risk of GBS following influenza INFECTION is se...

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Answer from: at Community Practice

The CDC no longer warns against vaccination if one has had previous GBS. There is no evidence that prior GBS temporally related to vaccination is a risk for GBS with a future vaccination but try to convince anyone of that.

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