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one year after the swine flu scare i came down with the flu

Sent to Health Experts December 17 2005 at 9:05 AM
   

one year after the swine flu scare I came down with the flu which lead to guillian Barre syndrome but know one wants to give me a flu shot. Since most if the shots are using dead viruses now Why can't I have a flue shot?

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I lied for many years but if I mention that I have had GBS they have refused. I start takeing the shots the next year. It has been 2 years siince i have had one.

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December 17 2005 at 9:42 AM (36 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
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This is a liability issue. And your chances of having side effects again are higher than those who have never had side effects. If you still wish to have the shot, I guess I wouldn't tell them you've had side effects before. It is your decision.

HOpe that helps,

Kerry



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