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Lupus: The Expert SeriesAuthor: Lupus Foundation of America
The Expert Series is an educational podcast series featuring empowering presentations from leading lupus experts with a focus on helping you live well with lupus. Presented by the Lupus Foundation of America, we touch on the daily issues that affect those with lupus: flares, health, medical care, exercise, managing doctor's appointments, diagnosis, and much more. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Expert Series S8E5: Lupus and Recommended Immunizations
Episode 5
Thursday, 23 October, 2025
In this episode of the Lupus Foundation of America's The Expert Series podcast, Dr. Amit Saxena dives into why vaccines are such a powerful tool for people living with lupus. Since lupus and some of its treatments can weaken the immune system, getting the right vaccines can make a big difference in staying healthy and preventing serious infections. Dr. Saxena also breaks down which vaccines are most important and how lupus medications can impact their effectiveness.Sign up to receive emails from the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) when new episodes are published: https://support.lupus.org/site/SPageNavigator/email_subscribe_expert_series.htmlEpisode Takeaways:Vaccines help protect people with lupus from serious infections, which can be harder for them to fight off.Getting the flu, COVID-19, and shingles vaccines is especially important.Some lupus medications might need to be paused before getting certain vaccines, so make sure to talk to your doctor first.While side effects can sometimes feel stronger, vaccines are generally safe and effective for people with lupus.Adults with lupus may also need booster shots or updated versions of vaccines they received as kids.Related Resources:Ask a Lupus Health Educator: https://www.lupus.org/care-support/ask-a-health-educatorFind Support Near You: https://www.lupus.org/resources/find-support-near-youBe Prepared to Fight Flu and COVID this Winter: https://www.lupus.org/blog/be-prepared-to-fight-flu-and-covid-this-winterLupus and Vaccines: https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-and-vaccinesNational Resource Center on Lupus: https://www.lupus.org/resourcesThe Expert Series: https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-the-expert-series
