Fall vaccine guide

Via Ranae Beeker, RN, here’s a clear and concise guide to recommended vaccines, updated for the fall of 2024. For people with neuromuscular conditions, this is especially important because:

  • Falling severely ill and being bedridden for a time can result in loss of muscle. With FSHD, it is that much more difficult to recover muscle volume and strength.
  • Respiratory illness is more dangerous for people with weakened lung function. DO use a cough assist regularly as a measure to prevent pneumonia.

Source: Yourlocalepidemiologist (Substack), by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina.

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