Thanks, Pat! This syndrome is horrendous, but VERY rarely caused by flu shots, and not fatal. Flu can be fatal, so I think there is no reason to shy away from flu shots. But for the few people who do get Guillain Barre syndrome after a flu shot, I hope everyone is aware of the possibility so they can get treatment immediately.
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Thanks, Pat! This syndrome is horrendous, but VERY rarely caused by flu shots, and not fatal. Flu can be fatal, so I think there is no reason to shy away from flu shots. But for the few people who do get Guillain Barre syndrome after a flu shot, I hope everyone is aware of the possibility so they can get treatment immediately.
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