Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheum, explains the importance of taking the yearly flu vaccine, especially for those who have an autoimmune disease.
Should You Get the Flu Vaccine?
Jerome L. Greene Sjögren’s Syndrome Center
Tips to Prepare for a Hurricane for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease Patients
Dr. Clifton Bingham from the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center shares a few tips on how to prepare for a hurricane or natural disaster if you have arthritis or an autoimmune disease.
Why Sun Protection is so Important for Patients with Autoimmune Diseases
It’s important to protect yourself from the sun when you have an autoimmune disease. Dr. Laura Cappelli reviews the best practices for enjoying the sun safely.
Shingles: What You Should Know
Shingles, or Herpes Zoster, is the “reawakening” of the Chicken Pox virus, which could become a serious complication for those with autoimmune diseases. Dr. Chris Mecoli explains what Shingles is, how it presents, and how one can take preventative measures against it.
Research Update Series: Improving Immunization Rates Among Adults with Rheumatic Diseases
Nurse Vicky Ruffing and Dr. Erika Darrah speak about the existing barriers of immunizations, as well as why it is so important for people with a rheumatic disease to keep up to date with their vaccines.
Research Update Series: Sjögren’s Syndrome in Relation to Central Nervous System Disorders
Dr. Julius Birnbaum and Dr. Erika Darrah talk about a specific central nervous system disorder known as NMOSD and how it relates to patients who have Sjögren’s Syndrome.
