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Im anti-ro ssa positive. if the flu shot causes an increase in autoantibodies, is it safe for me to have the injection?
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Yes: There is little evidence that flu or other vaccination will worsen auto-immune response. The risk of flu is greater than any theoretical risk of increase in auto antibody titer. You may visit this site for info:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22235050 Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
Answered 12/13/2017
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