The GBS|CIDP Foundation is committed to sharing the most accurate information from the world’s leading experts, many from our Global Medical Advisory Board. The COVID-19 situation changes daily and we will continue to share updates that are vetted by the experts in GBS. In addition, we are in regular contact with the FDA representing the patient voice in the top-level decision-making. We understand that there are many opinions creating confusion so please consider the source of your information before drawing conclusions. As always, all decisions should be made with your personal physician based on your own health. The information below is the most up to date available on Covid-19, vaccines, and the GBS|CIDP Community
This statement is provided by the GBS|CIDP Foundation Global Medical Advisory Board. We also encourage you to contact your healthcare provider about whether it would be a good idea for you to have a COVID-19 vaccine. There has been much discussion about COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who are “immunocompromised.” GBS and CIDP and immune-mediated disorders.…
This statement is provided by the GBS|CIDP Foundation Global Medical Advisory Board. We also encourage you to contact your healthcare provider about whether it would be a good idea for you to have a third COVID19 vaccine dose. There has been much discussion about third shots or “booster shots” of certain COVID19 vaccines for individuals…
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On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children ages 5 through 11 years. The vaccine was studied in approximately 3,100 children aged 5 through 11, without reported serious side effects. No cases of myocarditis occurred during…
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