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Orencia and H1N1 flu

10/29/2009

Question:

I am taking Orencia, Prednisone, Methotrexate, and Volteran for my RA. I have a stuffy runny nose. I don`t have any other symptoms. I think it is just a regular head cold and not any type of flu. If I do develop other symptoms should I go to the hospital because of the medication that I am on or just let it take its course and stay home? I don`t have the vaccine yet but plan on getting it as soon as this cold is gone.

Answer:

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Case Western Reserve University Catherine Kane, BA
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Case Western Reserve University