Meningococcal vaccine/College Dorm

[Steve's Mom]

Hi,
My son Steve had GBS in 2000 when he was 11yrs old. He had two IvIg treatments and has made a full recovery, minus reflexes when his knee caps are tapped.
Steve is now 18 yrs old and is preparing to go away to college. We are receiving conflicting info on the safety of him getting Menomune a Meningococcal vaccine.
Does anyone have a referral of a specialist that would be willing to let me know their postion on Menomune meningococcal vaccine, given Steve's history. We live in Southern California, but I am willing to call anywhere in the USA.
We are also looking for some input as to the "safety" of him living in a dormitory.
If you have had a similar experience or have any suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Lynda

[gene]

lynda,

if the vaccine is egg based you could get gbs from it. the odds are lo. college rules might have to come into play in order for you to decide what to do. take care. be well.

gene gbs 8-99
in numbers there is strength

[Jfitzen]

MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE (Systemic)


Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.-
Menomune
In Canada-
Menomune




In an information sheet published by the CDC on:
MENINGOCOCCALVACCINES
W H A T Y O U N E E D T O K N O W

4 Some people should not get meningococcal vaccine or should wait

• Anyone who has ever had Guillain-Barré Syndrome
should talk with their doctor before getting MCV4.

See the following for more information.

(Link deleted by administration)

[Maureenboz]

Hi

Dr. Gareth Parry, the head Neurologist at the University of Minnesota
told us a at GBS support group meeting, that it is a known side affect
of the vaccine.

If he were my son he would NOT get the vaccine.

Good luck to you both !!

Maureen Boz

[Lee Spurgeon]

Dear Steve's Mom:

Ask that your son be exempt from the vaccination. You will need a letter from a doctor stating the risks or the college admission zombies won't allow him to take classes.

My experience with college dormitories are that if you want an education, you should avoid them at all costs. If you want your son to learn the best way to launder bong water out of his clothes, then the dormitory is the way to go.

Lee

P.S.

If your son is studying abnormal psychology, then the dormitory is almost as good as getting an intership.

[Jerimy]

Hehe Lee, that is an important skill to learn in college.

Originally Posted by Lee Spurgeon

If you want your son to learn the best way to launder bong water out of his clothes, then the dormitory is the way to go.

[cara922]

LOL Lee, I 'll have to remember that one when my sons get older!