Vaccines Tied to Relapses in Neuromyelitis Optica

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Vaccines Tied to Relapses in Neuromyelitis Optica
Retrospective review finds protective factor in immunotherapy

• by Kristina Fiore, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today October 26, 2017

PARIS – Vaccines may trigger relapses in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), but that risk is diminished if patients are on immunosuppressive therapy, researchers reported here.

https://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ECTRIMS/68811

 

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I thought of possible interest given people with ME/CFS have reported relapses after vaccinations.

 

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Wouldn't being on an immunosuppressive therapy possibly impair the effectiveness of the vaccine?