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Recommended Vaccinations for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Drugs used to manage rheumatoid arthritis work by suppressing the immune system, which in turn increases your risk of infection. Your Riverside rheumatologist will recommend that you receive all clinically indicated vaccinations, including an annual flu shot and the pneumonia vaccine. However, care should be taken when administering live vaccines, which are generally not recommended… Read More »