Helping People With Arthritis Stay Healthy During Fall/Winter Months

Helping People With Arthritis Stay Healthy During Fall/Winter Months By Carol Eustice Every year, as we move into fall and then winter, people with arthritis have concerns. How can they avoid colds and the flu? Should they get a flu shot? Does taking certain medications make the flu shot inadvisable? There are indeed things you need to know! Should People With Arthritis Get a Flu Shot?  People with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are sometimes confused about whether they should get their annual flu vaccine. What guidelines should be followed? READ NOW Flu Vaccine Offers Protection  The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Mild to severe symptoms can develop and in some cases the flu can be fatal. Flu vaccines are available each fall to help prevent the spread of flu. READ NOW How Can You Prevent Colds or Flu When Taking Immunosuppressants?  People with arthritis who take immunosuppressive drugs, such as DMARDs, TNF blockers, or corticosteroids, often ask how they can boost their immune system so they aren't as susceptible to colds, flu, or infection. What should they do? READ NOW Vaccinations and Rheumatoid Arthritis  Because a vaccine elicits an immune response, some people with rheumatic diseases who take immunosuppressant or biologic drugs are concerned about the interaction. Should they be concerned and avoid vaccinations? READ NOW Surviving Cold Weather With Osteoarthritis  Remembering a few common sense tips can help people with arthritis survive cold weather—and possibly even enjoy the winter season. The advice will sound so simple. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Asthma Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Are you pregnant? This quiz knows... What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? Which Psychology Career is Right for You? What Type of Leadership Do You Have? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.