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Johnson & Johnson vaccine linked to rare cases of autoimmune disorder:
The Food and Drug Administration announced a change to the fact sheet on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, warning of an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a neurological disorder that damages the nerves and can lead to paralysis.
"Based on an analysis of Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting (VAERS) data, there have been 100 preliminary reports following vaccination with the Janssen vaccine after approximately 12.5 million doses administered," an FDA spokesperson said in a statement to CNET. Ninety-five of the cases were serious and required hospitalization, with one reported death, according to the FDA.
The cases of Guillain-Barré usually occurred about two weeks after vaccination and were typically found in males aged 50 and older, according to a statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said it will discuss the link between the US's only single-dose COVID vaccine and the autoimmune disorder at an upcoming meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It also said that most people fully recover from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
The known benefits of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the known risks, the FDA said. But those who got a Johnson & Johnson shot should seek medical attention if they develop the following symptoms, per the FDA: weakness or tingling sensations, especially in the legs or arms, that's worsening and spreading to other parts of the body; difficulty walking; difficulty with facial movements, including speaking, chewing or swallowing; double vision or inability to move eyes; or difficulty with bladder control or bowel function.
[...] Guillain-Barré can occur after infections with viruses such as the flu, Epstein Barr or Zika, the CDC reports. Guillain-Barré also occurs after infection with Campylobacter bacteria, which is the most common bacterial cause of diarrhea. It has also been been associated with other vaccines, such as those for the flu and shingles, according to the FDA. Although most people fully recover from Guillain-Barré syndrome, it can lead to severe nerve damage and paralysis. It's also most common in men and people over age 50.
Also at CNN.
Wikipedia entry on Guillain-Barré.
(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Tuesday July 13 2021, @10:25AM (4 children)
Semi permanent vertigo was already quite common before COVID came around, my wife did therapy for hers for months in her mid 50s and eventually just learned to live with it. I was lucky, got an acute case of vertigo around age 48 that completely resolved in days. When you mention yours, other people will share their own similar experiences, some diagnosed, fewer treated, by medical professionals, many not.
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(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 13 2021, @01:26PM (2 children)
Vertigo? Try the eply maneuver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtT2PDJVXlk [youtube.com]
(Score: 2) by Common Joe on Tuesday July 13 2021, @02:26PM (1 child)
Won't work in this case, but I wanted to thank you because I wanted a good video of this for a while now. I'd heard about it but never seen it. The lady explains it really well. And the Eply maneuver can help someone else I do know.
(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Tuesday July 13 2021, @03:51PM
Used it on my wife several times - improved but did not cure her symptoms. Eventually quit improving the symptoms too.
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(Score: 2) by Common Joe on Tuesday July 13 2021, @02:29PM
Oof. No fun. I'm glad it turned out ok for you and your wife. For the person I have in mind, they will also have to just learn to live with it, but they're feeling pretty bummed about it because of the other health issues they are dealing with. (Death by a thousand paper cuts kind of thing.)