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Vaccines & Lupus

Lupus fighters are at increased risk of developing infection due to a compromised immune system as well as the immunosuppressives used to treat Lupus.  Morbidity rates of infections such as the flu, pneumonia, etc. are also increased in Lupus fighters.  Because of this it is recommended that Lupus fighters be vaccinated against these diseases.  Vaccines contain very small amounts of either dead or very weakened forms of the disease that allow your body to develop an immunity to them.   It is not possible to get the disease from a dead vaccine.  It is not safe however, for immunocompromised people to get live vaccines.  We have a new page detailing the suggested vaccine schedule for Lupus fighters.

A Better Doctor's Visit

So you are walking out of your doctor's office and you feel more confused than when you walked in.  Your symptoms mysteriously vanished 10 minutes before you went in, and you got tongue tied and confused when trying to explain what you have been experiencing.  The doctor didn't get it, they rushed through, or didn't believe you.  You didn't understand half of what they said.  Maybe they gave you a prescription that you think is useless or they are running a test that you do not understand.  Your next appointment isn't for weeks or even months, what are you supposed to do until then?  Our new page: A Better Doctor's Visit is filled with tips and ideas to help.

Lupus Fundraisers

Most of the walks are over now until next spring, but there are still many ways to participate in Lupus Fundraising.  By using ShopForLupus.org to buy things from your favorite retailers such as Walmart and Macy's a percentage of your purchase goes to Lupus.  Other ways to support Lupus include: Entering to Win a Mercedes-Benz, Purchasing Lupus Products w/ an Organization Code, Employers Matching Gifts Programs, Buying Nicole Paxon Cosmetics, and Ordering Butterfly Checks.  You can also always donate to your favorite Lupus organization or even plan a fundraising event of your own.  However you are able this winter, Support Lupus Research.
Volume 4, Issue 10
October 30, 2009

New and

Updated Pages

Lupus Awareness

   Celebrities with Lupus

   Lupus in the Media

    Celebs that fight Lupus

    Lupus Statistics

Lupus Information

    Lupus & Tattoos

    Answers to Your Questions

    Lupus Symptoms

    Lupus Symptoms PDF

    Lupus Symptoms Printer Version

    Vaccines & Lupus

    Opportunistic Infections

Get Involved

   Lupus Events

   The Dr. Oz Show & Lupus

    2010 Advocacy Day

    Cure4Lupus.org Event Pictures

    St Louis, MO Poets Against Lupus

    Lupus Fundraisers

Get Support

  A Better Doctor's Visit

About Cure4Lupus.org

  Kendra's Blog

  Cure4Lupus.org Testimonials

   Kendra's Story

Lupus Research

  Stem Cell Research News

  Lupus Research News

  Lupus Research News Blog

Lupus Products

   Lupus Awareness Products

   2009 Christmas Ornament

 

What's Hot

Lupus Symptoms

Get our list of Lupus Symptoms in a PDF

 

Thanksgiving & Lupus

 

Featured Product

sale2009 Lupus Awareness Ornament

Featured Product

 

Cure4Lupus.org Moved

On October first Cure4Lupus.org moved from Des Moines, Iowa to Omaha, Nebraska.  We did it for personal and family reasons.  Everything will remain the same except our address and fax number.  Our office phone will remain the same.  We look forward to bringing Lupus Awareness to Omaha, Nebraska!

Featured Profile

Cure4Lupus.org has been reaching out to Lupus fighters and their supporters on the Internet for years.  One way we do this is with Social Networking sites.  We belong to over 50 of these sites and each month we will be featuring one of these profiles so that you can connect with us and other Lupus fighters on the Internet.  This month's feature is WeAreLupus.org

We Are Lupus    

Featured Lupus Website

There are hundreds of websites devoted to Lupus awareness, research and support.  We are featuring a different Lupus website every month. This month's featured Lupus website is ButYouDontLookSick.com

But You Don't Look Sick

 Started by Lupus Fighter Christine Miserandino, this website is a great resource for fighters of any "invisible illness".  

Lupus Research News

Cellular Mechanism That Causes Lupuslike Symptoms In Mice Identified By Stanford Study

The Lupus Foundation Of America Urges Key Stakeholders To Implement Report Recommendations

Seeking People with Lupus to Participate in a Survey

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROMES COMMON WITH LUPUS AND SJOGREN SYNDROME

National Report Shines Light on Lupus 50-Year Treatment Drought

Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) Supports Lupus Research Through Colloquy
Young Women With Autoimmune Condition Need To Be Warned About The Dangers Of Smoking And Use Of Oral Contraceptives

Lupus Patients Perceive Benefit From Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Counseling Program

Information on this site should never be substituted for medical advice.  Always consult a physician before making any medical decisions!