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The real-world results from the first 14 million vaccine doses administered in the U.S. are reassuring for patients, especially those who have concerns about side effects.
The Global Healthy Living Foundation regularly polls the members of our COVID-19 Patient Support Program to understand the perspectives of chronic illness patients during the pandemic. Here is data about patients’ ability to access the COVID-19 vaccine so far and whether they believe the process has been fair.
Experts say the most important thing is to simply get the COVID-19 vaccine if it’s available to you.
Researchers are finding more evidence that many recovering coronavirus patients go on to experience symptoms that last for months and may need additional long-term treatments.
Your level of risk may have less to do with your autoimmune disease and more to do with the type of medication you take for it, according to a recent study.
Seeing a rheumatologist or dermatologist over telehealth can be a great way to stay on top of your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for an optimal visit.
Pausing methotrexate after getting a COVID-19 vaccine may help increase your immune system’s response to the vaccine, but this decision should be made on a case-by-case basis with you and your doctor.
Tighter-fitting masks offer more protection against coronavirus germs, research shows. And doubling up on masks is a good way to ensure your face masks fit more snugly to better prevent COVID-19.
The Global Healthy Living Foundation regularly polls the members of our COVID-19 Patient Support Program to understand the perspectives of chronic illness patients during the pandemic. Here is data about patients’ main questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, especially those related to being immunocompromised.
If you have a form of autoimmune or inflammatory arthritis or take immunosuppressant medication, chances are you’ve had questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, including the third dose. Here are some answers from the American College of Rheumatology.