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Montevideo, November 21st 2024 - 13:25 UTC

Tag: Guillain-Barré syndrome

  • Monday, July 10th 2023 - 10:27 UTC

    Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Health emergency declared in Peru

    “If the number of cases increases, there could be a lack of immunoglobulin,” Minister Vásquez warned

    Peruvian authorities Saturday declared a 90-day nationwide sanitary emergency due to the “unusual increase” in cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, it was reported in Lima. As per President Dina Booluarte's decree, some US$ 3.27 million will be allocated to improving patient care, reinforcing control on the number of detections, and drafting reports for the population and health personnel.

  • Tuesday, June 25th 2013 - 05:49 UTC

    US OK’s new non-eggs flu vaccine for adults with severe allergies

    Flublok vaccine is made with cell technology, which is used for other kinds of vaccines.

    People with serious egg allergies may no longer have to worry about flu shots. A United States government advisory panel said a new vaccine that's made without eggs is an option for adults with severe allergies. Current flu shots are made from viruses grown in eggs and could trigger allergic reactions in some cases.