Flu Shot For People With Autoimmune Disease
MS and the Flu Vaccine
September is almost over and it is time for many to get the seasonal flu shot. There remains to be debate amongst those who live with chronic illness whether it is wise or necessary to get the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that those who live with chronic illness, especially those who are likely to experience complications from the flu, SHOULD get an annual flu vaccine.
Living with an autoimmune disease does not mean that we have weakened immune systems. Mult...
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The Flare Factor
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Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms include:fevercoughsore throatbody... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...suggests that it is not helpful at all. In addition, allergic reactions have been reported. People with autoimmune diseases or who have plant allergies should particularly avoid it. There have... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...deficiencies (such as HIV) or those undergoing treatments to suppress the immune system.Patients with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Unfortunately, studies suggest... Read more »Sinusitis: Prevention
...not help to prevent or treat colds. In addition, allergic reactions have been reported. People with autoimmune diseases or plant allergies should particularly avoid this herbal remedy. Echinacea... Read more »Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
...disease is common is caused by a tick. The bites of many insects and spiders can cause a skin reaction.Autoimmune DiseasesA number of autoimmune diseases have chronic and low-level symptoms that... Read more »Images
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