How concerned should I been contracting the swine flu? I am currently on Orcencia infusions.
7/27/09 6:18pm
I think right now everyone should be concerned about the swine flu and getting there flu shots but at the sametime none of us can live in a bubble. I would say that you should consult with your rheumatologist about this. People with healthy immune systems have gotten this flu so I would think that being that R.A being a autoimmune disease and the meds that we take can lower are immune system that we should all take extra precaution and I am sure your doctor can help you with what those are. Take care!
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