Flu Shots: Should People With Arthritis Get a Flu Shot?

Should people with rheumatoid arthritis or other rheumatic diseases get a flu shot? What guidelines should be followed regarding flu shots for that population of patients? Is there ever a contraindication for getting a flu shot? Read Dr. Zashin's answer about flu shots.

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