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COVID-19 and Lupus Essential Updates
Posted on April 22, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, MyLupusTeam will provide summaries and links to articles of importance to people living with lupus. This page will be updated with information as it becomes available.
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How to Cope with the Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Shortage
MyLupusTeam, April 15, 2020
Key Takeaways
- Hydroxychloroquine, sold under the brand name Plaquenil, is being investigated for use in COVID-19 cases.
- Because of increased demand, some people with lupus are having problems accessing their medication.
- If you have trouble getting hydroxychloroquine, talk to your doctor. They can likely help you fill your prescription.
- Do not ration or stop taking any medication without talking to your doctor first.
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Lupus and Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Shortages
COVID-19 and Lupus: Are You at a Greater Risk?
MyLupusTeam, April 7, 2020
Key Takeaways
- If you have lupus and are treating it with medications, you may be at higher risk for infection generally.
- The benefits of keeping your lupus symptoms under control with medication likely outweigh the potential added risk of infection.
- If your condition is under control, people with lupus aren’t more susceptible to worse outcomes than the rest of the population.
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"I have a doctor’s appointment in a hospital. Do I skip it or go?"
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Lupus and COVID-19: Are You At a Greater Risk?
How to Talk to Friends and Family About Physical Distancing
MyLupusTeam, March 20, 2020
Key Takeaways
- Remind loved ones of the seriousness of your situation. According to research in China, people who had one additional disease had a 79 percent higher risk of requiring intensive care, needing a respirator, or dying as a result of COVID-19.
- If there are others in your circle who take the threat seriously, ask them to talk to your loved one on your behalf.
- Suggest ways to stay socially connected from a safe distance.
What MyLupusTeam Members Are Saying
"Please take all precautions. The world likes having you here."
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Canceling Is Kindness: Keeping Safe From COVID-19 With Lupus
Other COVID-19 Resources
- Lupus Research Alliance: COVID-19 Updates
- Lupus Foundation of America: Coronavirus and Lupus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Situation Summary
- World Health Organization (WHO): Rolling Updates of Coronavirus
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