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Do I need a 5th COVID Vaccine AND Evusheld if I have lupus? [December 2023 UPDATE]

posted in COVID-19 on August 21, 2022 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated April 22, 2024

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has mutated numerous times since its emergence in 2019. Therefore, in 2023, the vaccine for COVID-19 was adjusted to be effective against the …

For more in-depth information on Do I need a 5th COVID Vaccine AND Evusheld if I have lupus? [December 2023 UPDATE]:

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Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine to Prevent Lupus and Other Diseases?

posted in All on May 16, 2022 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated December 25, 2023

An Epstein Barr virus (EBV) vaccine to prevent lupus? EBV infection may be a common trigger, causing the onset of diseases like lupus. This list includes disorders such as:

Lupus

Sjogren’s disease

Rheumatoid arthritis

Multiple sclerosis

Chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic

New Pneumonia, Shingles, RSV, and Hepatitis Vaccine Recommendations [2024]

posted in Infections And Lupus on March 4, 2022 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated April 20, 2024

Centers for Disease Control 2024 Vaccine Recommendations

In 2024 came out with its new vaccine recommendations. In this post, I will summarize the important changes for immunosuppressed people (such as people with systemic lupus erythematosus). I will make this …

For more in-depth information on New Pneumonia, Shingles, RSV, and Hepatitis Vaccine Recommendations [2024]:

Read more in The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2

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COVID Vaccines, Evusheld & Stopping Drugs for Shots [FEB 2023 Update]

posted in COVID-19 on February 26, 2022 by

Donald Thomas

Updated July 19, 2024


Stopping Methotrexate for 1 Week as Effective as 2 Weeks after Flu shots [FEB 2023 Update)

Impact of temporary methotrexate discontinuation for 1 week versus 2 weeks
This was the study design of stopping MTX for either one week or two weeks after flu vaccines

A February 2023 study shows that …

For more in-depth information on COVID Vaccines, Evusheld & Stopping Drugs for Shots [FEB 2023 Update]:

Read more in The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2

Look up your symptoms, conditions, and medications in the Index of The Lupus Encyclopedia

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If you have lupus, what has your experience been? What do you recommend for other patients?

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Lupus and Vaccines: Shingles, Shingrix, and Zostavax

posted in Infections And Lupus on November 27, 2021 by

Donald Thomas

Updated April 20, 2024

Knowing how lupus and vaccines interact is important since infections are one of the top two causes of death and vaccines are instrumental in preventing infections. Most people realize how incredibly painful shingles is. However, many don’t realize just how …

For more in-depth information on Lupus and Vaccines: Shingles, Shingrix, and Zostavax:

Read more in The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2

Look up your symptoms, conditions, and medications in the Index of The Lupus Encyclopedia

If you enjoy the information from The Lupus Encyclopedia, please click the “SUPPORT” button at the top of the page to learn how you can help. 


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If you have lupus, what has your experience been? What do you recommend for other patients?

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