Guest guest Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Swine Flu and Regular Flu Information October 16, 2009 From the CMTA We have recently received a number of inquiries regarding the safety of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in particular and influenza vaccination in general. Dr. Shy, Chairman of the CMTA's Medical Advisory Board, has offered the following information regarding the safety of the flu shots for CMT patients: To the best of my knowledge, there is no reason for a CMT patient to avoid the vaccination for the swine flu or other flu. CMT patients are no more likely to have an allergic reaction to the vaccine than any other person. For patients with respiratory problems, the flu can be especially serious. Often patients are worried about Guillain Barre, which is a reaction to vaccines or other processes and which results in, sometimes severe, peripheral neuropathies. There is no evidence that this is more likely in CMT patients than non-CMT patients and is likely a rare occurrence. As far as I am concerned, there is a greater risk of trouble from contracting the swine flu in compromised CMT patients. For more information from the Centers for Disease Control about Swine flu and the 2009 H1N1 inrfluenza vaccine, please click here <http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm> . Additional concerns have been raised about the use of Thimerosol and other preservatives in vaccines. Dr. Shy responds: I recognize that people will do what they feel best for them. There is no evidence that preservatives in swine flu vaccine or the vaccine itself will exacerbate CMT. For more information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about Thimerosol, please click here <http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/ UCM096228> . If you have a question about the influenza vaccine or any other medication and CMT, please send it to us at asktheexpert@... This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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