Frequently Asked Questions About Conditions

Even if my child''s JRA is under control, can he/she still have breakthrough pain in his/her joints?

Will the JRA ever go away completely?

Can patients be active in sports such as soccer or gymnastics that are harsh on the joints?

When a child seen by Rheumatology has a fever, at what fever or body temperature do we call the office?

Are all vaccines safe for the Rheumatology patient? Which are not?

Should children with JDM or other like conditions get the pneumonia shot?

Should children with JDM or other like conditions get the H1N1 shot?

Should children with JDM or other like conditions get the seasonal flu shot?

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