Dr. George Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center discusses that inactivated vaccines are safe in patients with lupus.
Lupus Myths: Vaccines and Lupus
Lupus Center
Lupus Myths: Headaches are a Manifestation of Neurologic Lupus
The old American College of Rheumatology criteria in the definition of what is considered to be brain lupus included headaches. Patients would be treated for these headaches as if they were part of lupus. Studies since have shown that headaches in lupus patients are not more common than in the general population.
Lupus Myths: Chronic Fatigue is a Symptom of Lupus
Dr. George Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center discusses how chronic fatigue that’s present daily and interferes with a patient’s life is usually not a sign of systemic lupus.
Lupus Myths: Lupus Causes Widespread Pain
Dr. George Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center discusses the myth that Lupus causes widespread pain.
The Flu Vaccine: Answers to Common Questions
Dr. Chris Meccoli dives into some common questions related to the flu vaccine.
Should You Get the Flu Vaccine?
Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheum, explains the importance of taking the yearly flu vaccine, especially for those who have an autoimmune disease.
