What rare condition did Jade Wareing develop after her flu jab?

Jade Wareing was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare condition that affects the nerves.

Can a flu vaccine cause paralysis?

While rare, GBS is thought to be triggered by infections, and in some cases, the influenza vaccine has been linked to a very small number of GBS cases. However, the risk of GBS is higher from the flu infection itself.

What was Jade Wareing's recovery like after GBS?

Jade Wareing was able to give birth naturally to her daughter and is currently undergoing physiotherapy at home to regain mobility.

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Pregnant Mum Recovers After Flu Jab Triggers Paralysis

6 Feb

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Summary

A pregnant mum experienced paralysis after a flu vaccine.
She recovered and was able to give birth naturally.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare condition triggered by infections.

Pregnant Mum Recovers After Flu Jab Triggers Paralysis

Jade Wareing, a 29-year-old cleaner, developed paralysis after receiving a flu vaccine in October 2025 while 22 weeks pregnant. Initially experiencing numbness in her arm, her condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to a complete loss of sensation in her legs and an inability to stand. She was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare autoimmune disorder affecting the nerves.

At her worst, Jade could only move her head and was unable to speak, also unable to feel her baby kick. Doctors informed her she might require an emergency C-section and could potentially never walk again. However, through intensive physiotherapy, Jade defied expectations and gave birth naturally to her daughter, Emmy Rose Layland, on January 2, 2026. She is currently continuing physiotherapy at home to regain full mobility.

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