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Kathy, most doctors are not well-informed about celiac disease. It can become active at any time in life. A high percentage of the population have genetic potential for celiac disease but most do not develop it despite. It takes both the genetic potential and some triggering stress event, such as a viral infection, to activate the genes. I have not heard that vaccinations can trigger latent celiac disease to become active celiac disease. I do know there is controversy surrounding vaccinations triggering some health problems, particularly autism.

Hi @Kathy P There is no known link between vaccinations and celiac disease, but there are links to childhood viruses and celiac disease. This category covers some possible triggers:

https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/the-origins-of-celiac-disease/

Given his age I suspect that he's had flu and other vaccines throughout his lifetime, none of which triggered celiac disease. 

Also, just FYI: you posted a blog post, and may have meant to post in our forum instead.