Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Can I get the influenza vaccine with mixed connective tissue disease?Doctor's answer:
Hello, mixed connective tissue disease refers to some clinical symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sj?gren's syndrome, and other diseases. In this case, you cannot be vaccinated with the influenza vaccine. Do not get the influenza vaccine, as it may worsen the underlying mixed connective tissue disease. The influenza is prevalent, so avoid crowded places.