EMA lists rare neurological disorder as 'very rare side effect' of Janssen vaccine

GBS is a rare neurological disorder where the body’s immune system damages nerve cells which can result in pain, numbness and muscle weakness, progressing to paralysis in the most severe cases.

A rare neurological disorder has been named as a “very rare side effect” of the Janssen vaccine, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said.

The European health watchdog announced on Thursday that Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is to be listed on the vaccines product information to raise awareness among healthcare professionals and people taking the vaccine.