The syndrome strikes as many as 20 out of every 1 million people per year, and only in extremely rare cases does it occur after certain vaccinations. Dr. Anat Arbel, the study's corresponding ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, GBS affects about 1 in 100,000 people. An estimated 3,000 to 6,000 people develop GBS each year in the United States.

There are several types of GBS. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) develops in the peripheral nerves, which are usually responsible for communication among the brain, skin, and muscles.

While Guillain-Barré Syndrome cannot be spread from person to person, experts say it’s essential to focus on your hand hygiene and food choices if you’re traveling to areas with Guillain ...

I can't answer how to prevent reocurrence of all autoimmune diseases, as the strategies are specific to each disease, but for GBS, reocurrence is rare, with only about 5% of patients who've made a ...

Of a total of 28 cases of GBS in older adults after RSV vaccination that were reported to VAERS from May 2023 to mid-April 2024, 60.3% occurred after receipt of the Pfizer RSV vaccine and 39.3% ...

The prescribing information for two respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines will now include a warning for the increased risk for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 42 days of vaccination ...

LOS ANGELES — Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives ...