Wellness

[shoesnbags]

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@FiddleDeeDee wrote:

SIL in the UK had GB syndrome and almost died; she went through months of rehab to relearn basic body movements. She's recovered except her speech is slightly slurred. In the UK, they will not allow her to receive the vaccine due to GB. As it stands, in our immediate household, 4 of us are unable to receive the vaccine under most guidelines coming out of the UK and being updated here. My docs made it clear that I shouldn't receive it due to my medical history. People may hate on us but I truly think it's more dangerous to rush into an unknown situation than to wait awhile and observe. In the end, people will do as they wish based on what they believe to be true.

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Gee, four in one household is a lot.  Do you mind sharing the four conditions that prevent your family from getting the vaccine, @FiddleDeeDee .  If not, I certainly understand.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@PilatesLover wrote:

I saw on the news that children, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems were not included in the test studies. 

I haven't discussed it with my rheumatologist yet, but due to my AI issues I am not inclined to hop on board until a lot more is known about it.

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Vaccine has only been tested on a very narrow portion of the population. 

[hckynut]

I will leave my medical indications up to my Doctors, all of which have the best knowledge of my personal health history. They have managed to keep me alive and well through a multitude of medical issues.

I have no reason to think that this will be any different when it is my turn to get this vaccine. 

I have read about GBS, but not FGBS. 

hckynut 

[Icegoddess]

@Still Raining 1.  I have never been given a copy of the CDC fact sheet before receiving any vaccination, so I wouldn't expect to get one for this one.  It is up to the person giving the vaccination to ask the appropriate question.

2. I don't see GB listed.  While GB may or may not be considered an allergy by the medical community, it's called a Syndrome, so I wouldn't expect the general public to automatically answer yes to the allergy question if they have GB.  

[Drythe]

@Icegoddess 

The check sheet given to each individual for review, discussion

and signature asks about -

Autoimmune disorders

Neurological Disorders

Paralysis complete / partial

Nerve Damage 

Either or all of of these reference GB.

* there is a signature, date, administrator, batch #, and 2nd innoculation date, space / line at the bottom of it.

And of course Check with your PHCP before taking.

[stevieb]

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@Icegoddess wrote:

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@stevieb wrote:

Anyone getting the vaccine will most likely be receiving it from a medical professional of some kind. Odds are, he or she will explain, however briefly, the dos and don'ts or, if it's like the flu vaccine, the recipient will have to fill out and sign a page of medical information prior to the administration of the shot. Even realizing how much some seem compelled to post about it here, no need, really, to get one's information elsewhere than from the medical professional administering it to you...

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@stevieb, the problem is that this info is not on the CDC fact sheet which means it is not included in the questions the medical professionals are given to ask before giving it.  

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@Icegoddess  One might suppose that by the time the vaccine is widely available to the general public the list of disclaimers will be updated. Until then and given that right now administration is primarily to medical personnel, anyone getting it more or less knows they're virtually a test subject.

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@stevieb wrote:

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@Icegoddess wrote:

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@stevieb wrote:

Anyone getting the vaccine will most likely be receiving it from a medical professional of some kind. Odds are, he or she will explain, however briefly, the dos and don'ts or, if it's like the flu vaccine, the recipient will have to fill out and sign a page of medical information prior to the administration of the shot. Even realizing how much some seem compelled to post about it here, no need, really, to get one's information elsewhere than from the medical professional administering it to you...

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@stevieb, the problem is that this info is not on the CDC fact sheet which means it is not included in the questions the medical professionals are given to ask before giving it.  

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@Icegoddess  One might suppose that by the time the vaccine is widely available to the general public the list of disclaimers will be updated. Until then and given that right now administration is primarily to medical personnel, anyone getting it more or less knows they're virtually a test subject.

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I was wondering about this also.  If it goes to health care workers and those at high risk...elderly I am assuming plus other co-morbiities patients.  They are expanding the testing of the efficacy of these vaccines.  More general population won't get it until spring next yr... I think they are saying.

My friend had a kidney transplant about 8wks ago...wonder what her doctors will recommend for her?  She is on serious meds that suppress her immune system now.  

Also there are many autoimmune diseases...how do you decide if you should get this or any covid vaccine?  Yes I know talk to your doctor but still there isn't that much data out there on this so it is a educated "guess" at best?

[Drythe]

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@FiddleDeeDee wrote:

SIL in the UK had GB syndrome and almost died; she went through months of rehab to relearn basic body movements. She's recovered except her speech is slightly slurred. In the UK, they will not allow her to receive the vaccine due to GB. As it stands, in our immediate household, 4 of us are unable to receive the vaccine under most guidelines coming out of the UK and being updated here. My docs made it clear that I shouldn't receive it due to my medical history. People may hate on us but I truly think it's more dangerous to rush into an unknown situation than to wait awhile and observe. In the end, people will do as they wish based on what they believe to be true.

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@FiddleDeeDee 

Sorry to hear you and family members might not be eligible.

All the more reason for those who can take the vaccine to do so, good for them, and a help to you!

[Icegoddess]

Of course you should trust what your health care provider tells you.  However, there is no reason not to put the information out there.  It might prompt someone to aks their health care provider when previously they might not have thought to.  

Most people will not be receiving the vaccine from their own health care provider anyways since I doubt most of them have the special freezer needed to store at least the Pfizer vaccine.  And, while, I'm sure CVS, Walgreen, etc. won't just be hiring people off the street, how do we know the credentials of all these people they are hiring to give all these shots?

[SeaMaiden]

There is always risk. I feel the benefits outweigh the risk.  Of course if you have the conditions that they mention  then do not have the vaccine.