학술논문

Guillain-Barré syndrome following pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza A immunisation in Victoria: a self-controlled case series.
Document Type
Article
Source
Medical Journal of Australia; 11/19/2012, Vol. 197 Issue 10, p574-578, 5p
Subject
INFLUENZA vaccines
GUILLAIN-Barre syndrome
SECURITY systems
HOSPITALS
Language
ISSN
0025729X
Abstract
The article reports on a research aimed at exploring potential association between monovalent H1N1 vaccine and/or H1N1-containing trivalent influenza vaccine and occurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in Victoria, Australia. The study conducted on September 30, 2009-September 30, 2010 established an active surveillance system for GBS in 10 hospitals in Victoria. The study found 66 cases of probable GBS in the 12-month study period. The article also discusses the study's conclusions.