Autoimmune Disorders

Vaccinations are linked to rare but serious autoimmune conditions such as the following:

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Vaccines can cause damage to your liver. Vaccines can cause damage to your liver by causing inflammation. This condition is called autoimmune hepatitis. This condition is usually quite serious and, if not treated, gets worse over time.  Read more

Chronic Arthritis

Vaccines can trigger chronic arthritis. Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, like when you walk. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness.  Read more

Connective Tissue Disorder

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis are all connective tissue disorders. A connective tissue disorder one that affects the connective tissues of the body. The connective tissues are the structural portions of our body that essentially hold the cells of the body together. These tissues form a framework, or matrix, for the body. In patients with connective tissue diseases, it is common for the connective tissue to become injured by inflammation.  Read more

Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. This can damage your joints, skin, blood vessels and organs. There are many kinds of lupus. The most common type, systemic lupus erythematosus, affects many parts of the body. Discoid lupus causes a rash that doesn’t go away. Subacute cutaneous lupus causes sores after being out in the sun. Another type can be caused by medication. Neonatal lupus, which is rare, affects newborns.  Read more

Kawasaki Disease

Kawaskai disease targets children. While still poorly understood, Kawasaki disease is known to related to autoimmune disorders. The symptoms of Kawasaki disease include: fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, irritation and redness of the whites of the eyes, swollen lymph glands in the neck, irritation and inflammation of the mouth, lips and throat.  Read more

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