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Guillan Barré and Vaccines: Cause or Coincidence?
Is there convincing evidence of a causal connection between GBS and vaccines? Consider this clinical scenario, then choose true from false.
Does a history of having contracted Guillan Barré syndrome (GBS) preclude someone from receiving certain vaccines? Which vaccines do you have to worry about? What is the evidence for a causal connection?
In the following scenario, see if you think a contraindication is present.
A 12-year-old is in your office and needs a Tdap, HPV, inactivated flu shot, and quadravalent meningococcal vaccine. Her medical history is significant for GBS that began 4 weeks after she received Tdap, MMR, IPV, LAIV, and Varivax at age 5. She has recovered fully.
Which of the following statements is true?
Bringing PPD Screening to the Forefront of Maternal Health: A Q&A with Joy Baker, MD
June 3rd 2025ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the urgent need to prioritize postpartum depression screening, normalize mental health in prenatal care, and strengthen continuity between OB-GYN and primary care.
