In 1976 a swine flu vaccine in the USA caused paralysis (Guillian-Barre Syndrome) and it could do again.
FACT:
It was a one-off. The original effect was only an additional one case of GBS per 100,000 people vaccinated. The modern vaccine is very different, and no subsequent vaccines have been linked to GBS. In fact, research suggests vaccination may REDUCE the likelihood of getting GBS, which can be caused by an infection.
I developed GBS in 1992 when I was 10 following my annual flu vax, and both my GP and the specialist who treated me in Sydney said it was probably brought on by the immunisation. I haven't been vax'ed against the flu since despite being a chronic asthmatic on their recommendations. They also said be careful of MMR (can't remember why) and to just get straight rubella if I plan on becoming pregnant.
So in short, I'm not getting it, but that's because my GP has advised against it due to my history. I don't think I would want to get an immunisation whilst pregnant anyway, but that's just me.
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