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Having GBS and having to do a vaccine.
Hello B and D,
My son had GBS two years ago and since the doctor said he should not have any vaccines anymore.
When he was young he did one vaccine of the varicella and he got the chickenpox mild due to the first vaccine. Hence, the second vaccine wasn’t given. Now he got tested to see if he is still immune to it and he is not. The pediatrician suggests that it should be given at some point. I am worried that if he takes it something will happen after he got GBS.
I have attached his blood test.
Any advise? Thanks.
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4 Replies
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@Bianca Chalfoun what will help you make a more informed decision is to know the side effects and risks of acquiring chicken pox naturally as a teenager or adult vs. the risks of getting the chicken pox vaccine.
Here are the manufacturer-listed adverse reactions of the chicken pox vaccine: https://www.justtheinserts.com/chickenpox/ (GBS is one of them unfortunately)
Here is a study that shows the complications of acquiring chicken pox naturally as an adult (note that these risks increase if in the immunocompromised group p.2 – also look at the flow chart on p.3 for treatment options): https://sci-hub.se/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2008.03.004
For starters, supporting immunity is clearly good overall prevention, and his vitamin D is clinically low. Here’s our handout on vitamin D guidelines.
Also, was he sick when this test was done? His higher WBC, neutrophils and lower lymphocytes point to an active infection, possibly bacterial. Watch THIS video in the Interpreting Basic Blood Chemistry course for an explanation (jump to 3min14 sec).
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Thank you for your response.
Yes he had kind of a cold. He has quite often actually a blocked nose with a soar throat.
I will start him off with the vitamin D for now and will not give him the vaccine.
Which protocol do I give him to increase his immune system? Can he use cat’s claw or fibermend?
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@Bianca Chalfoun for starters, make sure vit D, zinc (test RBC zinc) and vit A are optimal.
Then remove any potential immune insults. With a regular sore throat and blocked nose, I’d consider a dairy & gluten elimination challenge. Would he be willing to do that for a month each to see how it makes him feel after reintroducing them?
Then help improve his microbiome. Encourage him to eat a variety of fermented foods and/or a broad spectrum probiotic. Immunoglobulins (like MegaIgG2000). S boulardi. Larch/ arabinogalactans. Omega 3. All of these can help support the gut microbiome and gut immunity. I discuss it more here inside the Gut Health Masterclass.
If he’s prone to viral surges, then yes, cat’s claw can be taken preventatively or when dealing with an active illness. I share more viral options HERE in Protocols.
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Thank you Bernadette
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