Monday, June 01, 2020

Guillain-Barre syndrome

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Zika Infection linked to Temporary Paralysis, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 01, 2016 09:35 AM EST
The Zika virus has been linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome, a new study is reporting.
WHO: Guillain-Barré Syndrome is on the Rise, no link to Zika
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 13, 2016 10:48 AM EST
The WHO is reporting that cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome are on the rise in five Latam countries.
Brazilian Army Begins Door-to-Door Fight Against Zika
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 12, 2016 10:36 AM EST
The Brazilian army will begin a door-to-door fight against the Zika virus on Saturday.
U.S. Olympic Committee to Hire Specialists for Zika
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 11, 2016 10:43 AM EST
The U.S. Olympic Committee will be sending two disease specialists to the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics.
WHO Creates Emergency Team To Fight Zika Spread
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 31, 2016 03:28 PM EST
The Zika virus has already spread to at least 20 countries, mostly in Central and South America, so the WHO is creating an emergency team to fight it.
Vaccines Do Not Increase Risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Study Suggests
By Christine Hsu | Jun 24, 2013 01:38 PM EDT
Scientists have found no evidence that patients are at an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome in the six-week period after vaccination with any vaccine, including influenza.
Study Finds Small Incidence of Guillain-Barre Syndrome from H1N1 Vaccine in U.S.
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 13, 2013 02:29 PM EDT
Study finds that the H1N1 vaccine used in the 2009-2010 pandemic presented a small risk for developing Guillain-Barre syndrome, a muscle disorder.

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Caring for the Health and Emotional Wellbeing of Seniors During the Pandemic

Senior citizens are at the top of the list of people at risk for contracting and unfortunately, passing away from the coronavirus. This is in great part due to their weaker immune systems and common existing health problems associated with aging. As such, it has been highly recommended that seniors do their best to remain at home to reduce the likelihood of contracting the virus.