2009 H1N1 Flu (referred to as “swine flu” early on) and Seasonal Flu Information for People with Inflammatory Arthritis or Rheumatic DiseaseOctober 15, 2009, 11:00 AM ET
How does arthritis affect how I respond to the flu?
People with certain types of arthritis, called inflammatory or systemic arthritis or autoimmune rheumatic disease, have a higher risk of getting flu-related complications, such as pneumonia. Inflammatory arthritis affects the immune system which controls how well your body fights off infections. Also, many medications given to treat inflammatory arthritis can weaken the immune system. People with weakened immune systems are at high risk for getting more severe illness and complications such as hospitalization with the flu. Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are the most common types of inflammatory arthritis.
People with osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, are likely not at increased risk of complications from the flu unless they also have other high-risk conditions for flu such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.
If you have one of these types of inflammatory arthritis, you may be at high risk for complications from the flu. You should discuss your risk for complications from the flu with your healthcare provider.
abrir aquí para acceder al documento CDC de acceso público, completo (distinto al anterior que es exclusivo destinado a médicos):
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/arthritis.htm
OTROS APORTES DE IMPORTANCIA PARA PACIENTES:
For more information:
H1N1 Flu: General information
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm
Arthritis Foundation Flu: What People with Arthritis Should Know*
http://www.arthritis.org/the-flu.php
H1N1 Advisory for People with Lupus*
http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_empty.aspx?articleid=2681&zoneid=99
Lupus and Influenza Vaccines*http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_learnliving.aspx?articleid=2688&zoneid=527
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