RSV vaccine

[podsart]

I am somewhat confused regarding the safety of this vaccine, especially the threat of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). For example my internist at first said not to take it but yesterday at my annual physical check, he said he changed his mind after reading more recent info. He was going to get it the next day. Also, that RSV infections has picked up in our area recently and he’s observed how nasty this infection is.

I would appreciate hearing what your decisions are and any experience to date.

[j-o-h-n]

More shit to worry about!!!

AREXVY is the first FDA-approved vaccine used to prevent lung and lower airway infection from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in people 60 years and older.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Saturday 12/02/2023 1:10 PM EST

[podsart in reply to j-o-h-n]

thanks; so i gather you decided to get or will be getting this RSV vaccine.

[j-o-h-n in reply to podsart]

It's a definite maybe...........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Saturday 12/02/2023 3:54 PM EST

[podsart]

thanks

[MateoBeach]

Risk of RSV is MUCH higher than the GBS risk which is rare with or without the vaccine (two cases total so far). I got the vaccine and am happy I did.

"The FDA noted (PDF) that non-fatal serious adverse events were balanced between the placebo group and vaccine recipients at 2.3%, even with the instances of GBS. There were two total cases of GBS including the Miller Fisher syndrome event in 19,942 people who were vaccinated. The normal rate of GBS is about 1.5 to three cases per 100,000, according to the FDA."

[podsart]

well said, thanks