GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME TRIGGERED BY A VACCINE

What are the Symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?

Symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome start out as weakness or tingling in the legs. Sometimes, these sensations then spread to the arms and upper body until the victim becomes paralyzed.  However, in severe cases, GBS causes such severe muscle weakness that patients must be put on a ventilator to breathe.

Some of the most common symptoms include:

• Pins and needles feeling in your extremities
• Weakness in your legs that spreads upwards
• Trouble walking or keeping your balance
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing
• Problems breathing

GBS and Qualifiying for Compensation

The Vaccine Injury program follows a set of guidelines to determine who qualifies for compensation.  The Vaccine Injury Table is their main resource for this.  Guillain-Barré Syndrome is one of the injuries listed under the Seasonal Influenza vaccine. 

According to the table, a patient must experience GBS symptoms between 3 and 42 days from when they got the flu shot.  It also specifies that symptoms cannot come on earlier than 3 days or later than 42 days to qualify for the vaccine compensation program.

What To Do if You Have GBS from a Vaccine Reaction?

Contact a lawyer who is experienced in representing patients in front of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Filing a vaccine injury claim is an extremely complex and litigious process.

There are no legal costs for an injured patient represented by MCT Law. Instead, at the end of the case, our law firm asks the Court for reimbursement of the fees and costs incurred representing you.

This reimbursement is separate from any money you’re awarded by the Court. You never have to share any portion of your money for damages with our law firm.

Click on this link to find out more about the legal process of vaccine injury compensation.

For more information, please fill out the online vaccine form at the bottom of this page or call our office at (888) 952-5242 to speak directly with someone.

Vaccines Linked to Guillain Barré Syndrome

– Influenza Vaccine or Flu Shot –

– Tetanus Shot, Tdap, or DtaP –

– Hepatitis A or Hepatitis B Vaccines –

–Meningococcal Vaccine –

– HPV Vaccine –

– Other Common Vaccinations –

The Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)

Even though getting Guillain Barré Syndrome after a flu shot is rare, it does happen. Researchers who study vaccine reaction rates find that “GBS is more strongly associated with the flu vaccine” compared to any other. Additionally, The Journal of the American Medical Association cites Guillain Barré as the most frequent neurological condition reported after getting the flu shot.