COVID-19 Information for those with Lupus
The Lupus Foundation of Northern California continues to take seriously the threat the Coronavirus presents to individuals living with lupus and autoimmune conditions. We will continue to provide our community with reliable information from qualified sources.
The information provided via these links may be helpful for you or loved ones who are at heightened risk. In addition to content we have created through partnerships and consultations with medical professionals and other officials, we provide links below to basic virus information and updated situation summaries, and recommendations, from the CDC, County of Santa Clara (for residents living locally), and other credible sources. We also provide useful links to important information specific to lupus patinets, from sources such as the Lupus Research Alliance, and the American College of Rheumatology. We will update information on this page often, please refer back frequrently.
Please read this information carefully and contact your physician if you show signs of being ill.
— The team at the Lupus Foundation of Northern California
The information provided via these links may be helpful for you or loved ones who are at heightened risk. In addition to content we have created through partnerships and consultations with medical professionals and other officials, we provide links below to basic virus information and updated situation summaries, and recommendations, from the CDC, County of Santa Clara (for residents living locally), and other credible sources. We also provide useful links to important information specific to lupus patinets, from sources such as the Lupus Research Alliance, and the American College of Rheumatology. We will update information on this page often, please refer back frequrently.
Please read this information carefully and contact your physician if you show signs of being ill.
— The team at the Lupus Foundation of Northern California
Articles & FAQ's
Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters-Most up to date guidance from the Center of Disease Control on the latest boosters and when to get them.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Summary for Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases - clinical guidance from the American College of Rheumatology. Developed by the ACR COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Task Force (issued AUG 12,2022) **For lupus patients, the Lupus Foundation of Northern California recommends contacting your primary care physician prior to making a vaccination appointment.**
Physician Perspectives on Lupus + COVID-19 Vaccines - FAQ with Sean Parsa, MD (see second half, 1st half discusses diabetes FAQ)
The Most up-to-date information regarding Covid-19 for lupus patients - provided by the Lupus Research Alliance
COVID-19 Vaccine and Lupus- info from the Lupus Foundation of America
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Summary for Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases - clinical guidance from the American College of Rheumatology. Developed by the ACR COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Task Force (issued AUG 12,2022) **For lupus patients, the Lupus Foundation of Northern California recommends contacting your primary care physician prior to making a vaccination appointment.**
Physician Perspectives on Lupus + COVID-19 Vaccines - FAQ with Sean Parsa, MD (see second half, 1st half discusses diabetes FAQ)
The Most up-to-date information regarding Covid-19 for lupus patients - provided by the Lupus Research Alliance
COVID-19 Vaccine and Lupus- info from the Lupus Foundation of America
Resources to Help You Navigate COVID-19
U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL COVID-19 INFORMATION
LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE COVID-19 UPDATES |
COVID-19 GLOBAL RHEUMATOLOGY ALLIANCE INFORMATION
LUPHEALTH - RESOURCES & ACTIONABLE STEPS
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT 
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA COVID-19 INFO |
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY — COVID-19 UPDATES
Your Health Matters.If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19 and Lupus, contact us and we'll do our best to help find an answer.
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Rheumatologist Answer Your Questions
Virtual Chat with Dr. ParsaSee most recent FAQ chats about COVID-19 and other Lupus topics on YouTube
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COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. BushSpecial Considerations for people with lupus and autoimmune conditions
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COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. LanataPreguntas y Respuestas (P&R) / COVID-19 (Spanish Version)
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