🧠 Ask The Expert: Protecting Your Family’s Health – Understanding Autoimmune Risks & Prevention

Have you ever wondered if certain recurring symptoms like constant fatigue, joint pain, unexplained rashes, could be signs of something more serious? 🧬 Autoimmune diseases often go undiagnosed for years, silently affecting women and even young children. Left unchecked, they can lead to long-term complications that impact daily life, fertility, and overall health. Do you know the early warning signs? Are you doing enough to reduce your family’s risk? You're not alone, and now’s your chance to get trusted, expert advice. Drop your questions now and Dr. Anindita Santosa, Consultant Rheumatologist and Founder of Aaria Rheumatology, will be answering them on June 17th. 📅 June 17th (Tue) 🕓 4–5 PM (SGT) 📍 @ theAsianparent App 📩 Ask away in the comments below! Don’t wait until symptoms become something more serious, knowledge could be the key to early prevention and peace of mind. Let’s protect our families, one question at a time 💪❤️ #AskTheExpert #AutoimmuneAwareness #theAsianparentSG

🧠 Ask The Expert: Protecting Your Family’s Health – Understanding Autoimmune Risks & Prevention
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doc, if have autoimmune, Is it safe to get routine vaccines?

1mo ago

Note from expert: Vaccines help prevent serious infections, which can be more dangerous in people with autoimmune diseases. Inactivated (non-live) vaccines like flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and pneumococcal vaccines are generally safe—even recommended. Live vaccines (like MMR or varicella) may need to be avoided or timed carefully, especially if you're on immunosuppressants. Always discuss with your rheumatologist or immunologist before scheduling vaccines—they can help you plan safely. Vaccines don’t cause autoimmune disease or flares in most people, and the protection they offer is important.