Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 years
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…
Third dose of Vaccination for Immune Suppressed Patients
Third dose of Vaccination for Immune Suppressed Patients August 19, 2021 A statement from our Global Medical Advisory Board On August 12th, the FDA authorized that a third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) may be given to patients who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Patients who are considered immune-suppressed are those who…
FDA Warning for Guillain–Barre Syndrome and the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
A Statement from the Foundation Global Medical Advisory Board The Washington Post and New York Times published on July 12, 2021 articles of a report by the FDA regarding cases of purported GBS after receiving the Johnson and Johnson COVID 19 vaccine. Approximately 100 reports of suspected GBS were experienced by 12.8 million subjects who…
Statement on Vaccines and GBS
Statement on Vaccines and GBS June 18, 2021 There is no evidence at the present time to suggest that ANY of the vaccines is associated with GBS in any significant numbers (with data only on AZ, Pfizer and Moderna from the UK). Multiple international surveillance systems are looking specifically for GBS as it is designated…
Ask The Experts Episode 9 – COVID-19 Vaccines and the GBS|CIDP Community
Ask The Experts Episode 9 – COVID-19 Vaccines and the GBS|CIDP CommunityFeaturing Dr. Peter Donofrio, Chairman of the Global Medical Advisory Board
COVID-19 Vaccines and the GBS|CIDP Community
The GBS|CIDP Foundation has received many questions about COVID-19 and its relationship to Guillain-Barré syndrome and CIDP.
Foundation Global Medical Advisory Board statement on COVID vaccines for CIDP and MMN
No instances of CIDP or MMN were seen during clinical trials of the two vaccines. Neither the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nor the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends against administration of the Covid 19 vaccine in patients with CIDP or MMN. One must keep in mind that the Covid Vaccine has…
Dr. A.S. Fauci Corrects Previous Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines & GBS
As a follow up to the Foundation’s published article from Dec. 20, 2020, “An Open Letter to Dr. A.S. Fauci, Director NIAID, NIH,” on January 15, 2021, Neurology Today published the following article “No Excess Risk for Neurologic Events Observed to Date from COVID-19 Vaccines.” Read the full article…
Persons who have previously had GBS may receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may be administered to people with underlying medical conditions provided they have not had a severe allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. The following information aims to help people in the…
GBS|CIDP Foundation staff & patients collaborate with FDA
By Lisa Butler In 2020 as the Foundation worked with the FDA, for the first time, what I feel is most notable – and praiseworthy – is their straightforward adherence to science, and their tremendous efforts to bring the patient perspective into the decision-making process. I feel even more confident in the leadership of the…
Statement from Professor Lunn in Reference to Newest Research on COVID-19, GBS, and Vaccines
In reaction to recent research published in Brain (click here to read more), Professor Lunn has offered this guidance in regards to our community.
New Study Reveals No Association Between COVID-19 and Guillain-Barré Syndrome
A UK based epidemiological study, linked below, has found no causal association between COVID-19 infection and Guillain-Barré syndrome. This means that GBS developing at the same time or close to that of COVID-19 is most likely coincidental.
May is GBS|CIDP Awareness Month
May of 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges and changes, the world over. We hope you find comfort in knowing that the GBS|CIDP Foundation has made every effort to continue to Educate our patients in new and innovative ways.
Covid19, Ask the Expert
COVID-19 Ask the Experts with Dr. Ken Gorson, part of our educational series featuring medical experts from the Foundation’s Global Medical Advisory Board.
Grifols Announces Formal Collaboration with US Government to Produce the First Treatment Specifically Targeting COVID-19
Grifols Announces Formal Collaboration with US Government to Produce the First Treatment Specifically Targeting COVID-19