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jewlee17 Newbie
jewlee17
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OK...I am curious about this one. I got a whooping cough vaccine as an infant and got an allergic reaction. It was a gluten based vaccine at the time (1973-1974). Does anyone know if it still is?? I watch my niece and my sister really wants me to get the booster. I am very afraid of it. Please advise...thanks! jewlee

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celiac-mommy
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My son just got his last week with no problems (other than it hurt like hell-or sounded like it did, my ears are still ringing!)

dante'sgirl Newbie
dante'sgirl
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The booster vaccine is the Tdap vaccine. It is similar to the Dtap, but it is a formulation with lower doses of the diphtheria and pertussis antigens. I only know of two varieties of the booster being manufactured at this time. Glaxosmithkline makes Boostrix and Sanofi Pasteur makes Adacel. Both are gluten free.

The ingredients for Adacel are: tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, inactivated pertussis proteins, aluminum phosphate, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde,and 2-phenoxyethanol.

Boostrix contains tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid, inactivated pertussis toxin, formaldehyde-treated filamentous hemagglutinin [FHA], pertactin,Fimbriae Types II and III (FIM), NaCl, aluminum adjuvant (not more than 0.39 mg aluminum by assay), ≤100 mcg of residual formaldehyde,gluteraldehyde,2-phenoxyethanol, and ≤100 mcg of polysorbate 80.

If anyone has a problem with casein, the tetanus toxid is produced in a media containing casein for the Boostrix vaccine while the Adacel is completely casein free.

cassP Contributor
cassP
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OK...I am curious about this one. I got a whooping cough vaccine as an infant and got an allergic reaction. It was a gluten based vaccine at the time (1973-1974). Does anyone know if it still is?? I watch my niece and my sister really wants me to get the booster. I am very afraid of it. Please advise...thanks! jewlee

oh ok, i understand- your sister wants you to get it, so that you dont unknowingly pass Pertussis to your neice. i get that. i DID recently read an article that the recent pertussis outbreaks are due to NEW strains of Pertussis that are resistant to the current vaccine. (kind of like The Swine Flu wasnt prevented with a regular seasonal flu vaccine.)

i, personally (NOW) would not want to get any of that crap injected in me. that being said, i DID have a Tdap 3 or 4 years ago (for the tetanus, cause i had a huge open wound)

.. and i was fine. i also recently had a B12 injection (UNKNOWINGLY it was a shot with Aluminum in it :( ) and i was fine. but i try to avoid all of that crap.

but that's your own personal decision.

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cap6
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cassP ~ Just curious how you feel about things like flu shots. Honestly, I never thought about the ingredients that are in injections.

cassP Contributor
cassP
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cassP ~ Just curious how you feel about things like flu shots. Honestly, I never thought about the ingredients that are in injections.

i dont do flu shots. even years before i ever had an opinion about vaccines, i never wanted to do a flu shot- my brother is the only one in my family to have gotten one- and he got sick from it. (just like the flu, nothing more serious).

im not completely against vaccines, i just think there's too many, and they're filled with preservatives that can be very dangerous. i think its everyone's personal choice, and i think we should have more freedom in the matter.

i would probably get another Tdap if i had a wound in the future... the doc gave me a detailed explanation of what it's like to die from Tetanus.. so i guess the benefit outweighs the risk. but i'll never get a flu shot-> i feel pretty safe now that ive found GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract) which cured me of my H.Pylori :)

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cap6
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Hmmm. Well, thanks for the info. I've never had a flu shot either as am not real happy about taking prescription stuff and vaccines. I'm almost 60 & it was recommended but I have think twice. Thanks

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Gemini
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cassP ~ Just curious how you feel about things like flu shots. Honestly, I never thought about the ingredients that are in injections.

Injections are not an issue for gluten free folk....they by-pass the gut and you cannot have a reaction unless gluten gets into your GI tract. If you look into this and check any reputable medical reference, you'll find this to be true. I have had injections after going gluten-free and have never had the slightest issues with them.

As for flu shots, I don't take them as I have never had the flu. As any person should, wash your hands often and you'll find you get sick less than many who don't. It's a lot about personal hygiene and taking the time to wash properly. I would, however, get your inoculations updated if you travel frequently or outside of the US. I think there are too many vaccines given today but some are essential if you travel. I downright hate the tetanus vaccine....it's so damn painful to get! :angry:

cassP Contributor
cassP
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Injections are not an issue for gluten free folk....they by-pass the gut and you cannot have a reaction unless gluten gets into your GI tract. If you look into this and check any reputable medical reference, you'll find this to be true. I have had injections after going gluten-free and have never had the slightest issues with them.

that makes sense- but why do people with egg allergies have reactions?? if it bypasses the gut?

also- if we have ttg, antigliadin, or endomysial antibodies in the blood-> wouldnt they too start to freak out if gluten entered the bloodstream??

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Lisa
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that makes sense- but why do people with egg allergies have reactions?? if it bypasses the gut?

also- if we have ttg, antigliadin, or endomysial antibodies in the blood-> wouldnt they too start to freak out if gluten entered the bloodstream??

Because an allergy is different from an autoimmune reaction.

And to your second question...gluten can effect all body parts. Those with Celiac Disease, it (the reaction)is confined in the small intestines. Those with Dermatitis Hepitaformus, it effects the skin and to those with Gluten Ataxia, it can effect the nervous system....all an autoimmune response to ingesting gluten.

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