Immunization Question

I think it is about evenly divided on do I take the vaccine or do I not take the vaccine. My Dr. won’t give the vaccine to me, as I got sick with GBS right after I took the flu vaccine. I think in the end of reading the vaccine’s forum there will still be a need for YOU to make this decision. I took the vaccine for 10 years with no ill effects, and after the last one I got GBS. I know you have to take all the other vaccines before you travel abroad and that alone could make you sick, but you have no choice in takeing them. I will say a special prayer for you. Keep us informed when you get there.

God bless,
Drummer (GBS- 1988 )

[QUOTE=kevin2010]I am 1 yr post GBS and will be travelling overseas for work SE Asia. With that there are various immunizations that are recommended. On my one year review I brought this up and the Doctors were like…”Well you gotta weigh the pro’s and con’s. I would go ahead and get the immunization.” I did not get GBS from the flu shot at the same time if there is a 1% chance i am staying away from it.

Just curious if anyone here has some facts on this[/QUOTE]

I think the single most important word here is [B][U]RECOMMENDED[/U][/B]. I wouldn’t be as scared of the vaccines if the initial case wasn’t caused by one [B][U]BUT[/U][/B] I wouldn’t run out and get one without investigating if you truly need it where you are going…….. We are recommended not to get the flu shot but I know people that get it even though their case was caused by it or another vaccine…… They never did have another problem…….

My initial case was caused by a Tetnus shot. I will never get another one again in my life. I do not get flu shots. [B]Hypothetically[/B]—If I wanted to go to a country where I had a 99% of getting malaria without a shot then I would get the shot!

Ultimately the choice is yours and you are off to the best start by asking questions!!!!!!

Angela

My Doc advised me not to get any more immunizations. He said GBS is a problem of the immune system and the shots would depress my immune system more than it already is.