Statement from NADF on fludrocortisone and vaccine efficacy: Important Notice: We have noticed that some online health resources mistakenly group fludrocortisone with glucocorticoids, confusing their actions. Fludrocortisone is a mineralocorticoid with minimal glucocorticoid activity. It does not cause the side effects associated with excess glucocorticoids. Additionally there is a great deal of misinformation regarding vaccines. There is no contraindication for live virus vaccines in children or adults with adrenal insufficiency. Live vaccines include essential immunizations such as MMR & varicella, which all children should receive. For adults the shingles vaccine is an attenuated live virus vaccine & it is also safe and effective. If fever or arm pain occurs after vaccination simply manage the side effects as needed & if necessary take a slight extra dose of hydrocortisone. Fludrocortisone does not prevent vaccines from working. When reading health information online, always verify the source & rely on reputable, evidence-based resources. Dr. Paul Margulies, NADF medical director

Due to inaccurate information presented in some online health resources, #NADFAdrenal has released a statement on #fludrocortisone and #VaccineEfficacy. The statement will also be available in our upcoming quarterly newsletter. To sign up, visit NADF.us/donate

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According to the paramedics as this is normal there was no emergency and as the first minor abdominal pains had started a couple of weeks before when I had started taking #fludrocortisone to help with #PoTs, it was an ongoing issue and therefore none of their business...

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