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I had gillian barre syndrome and was told never to take a vaccine. in february i had covid and pneumonia was hospitalized for a week and came home with oxygen, also had a infusion. is the covid shot out too?

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This issue was supposedly put to bed years ago with a study in NEJM proving that influenza vaccines did not cause Guillain- Barre, but Fake News arises again. Infectious disease experts suggest receiving the COVIC-19 vaccine even when one has had the prior infection, but in your case, suggest a medical school evaluation to ascertain appropriate intervention. Will clarify the complexities.

Answered 4/12/2021

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We dont know. You had Covid so you almost certainly have immunity. How long will it last? Current evidence says at least 8 months. In our current state of knowledge healthy patients who had the infection are recommended to vaccinate. Now we have your previous Guillain-Barré syndrome. My advice to you would be to wait. In six months time our state of knowledge will be much greater.

Answered 4/12/2021

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