GBS After a Flu Shot, Guillain Barre
Syndrome Symptoms

Guillain-Barre Syndrome Causes and risk Factors

Am I at risk?

People who are at an increased risk of GBS are those usually 65 and older, newborns through the first three (3) months of their life, those who have a history of chronic respiratory illness, and pregnant women, as 1 in 4 carry GBS bacteria during their pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Mayo Clinic lists the following symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome:

• Prickling, pins and needles sensations in your fingers, toes, ankles or wrists;
• Weakness in your legs that spreads to your upper body;
• Unsteady walking or inability to walk or climb stairs;
• Difficulty with facial movements, including speaking, chewing or swallowing;
• Double vision or inability to move eyes;
• Severe pain that may feel achy, shooting or cramp-like and may be worse at night;
• Difficulty with bladder control or bowel function;
• Rapid heart rate;
• Susceptibility to other bacterial infections;
• Low or high blood pressure;
• Difficulty breathing.

People with Guillain-Barré Syndrome usually experience their most significant weakness within two weeks after symptoms begin.

Types of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Once thought to be a singular rare neurological disorder, Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a condition that is now known to occur in several forms. The main types are:

• Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy ("AIDP"), the most common form in North America and Europe. The most common sign of AIDP is muscle weakness that starts in the lower part of your body and spreads upward.
• Miller Fisher syndrome ("MFS"), is when paralysis starts in the eyes. MFS is also associated with unsteady gait. MFS is less common in the U.S. but more common in Asia.
• Acute motor axonal neuropathy ("AMAN") and acute motor-sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN), although are less common in the U.S., AMAN and AMSAN are more frequent in China, Japan and Mexico.

Compensation for a Guillain-Barre Syndrome Flu Shot Injury

If you received a flu vaccination or another vaccine and were diagnosed with a rare disorder such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Parsonage-Turner Syndrome or Brachial Neuritis, you may qualify for financial compensation from a government fund called the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

GBS cases are becoming more common in the Vaccine Injury Court as the seasonal influenza vaccine becomes more accessible each year. Contact our vaccine injury lawyers for a free consultation.

Guillain-Barré Flu Shot Lawsuit

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious disorder that can occur after receiving certain vaccines, including the flu shot.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with GBS after receiving the flu shot, you may be entitled to file a Guillain-Barré flu shot lawsuit. Our vaccine injury attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and guide you through seeking compensation for your injuries.

Filing a lawsuit can help cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to your GBS diagnosis. It can also hold the vaccine manufacturer accountable for any negligence or wrongdoing that may have led to your injury.