Laura C. asked

🏥  Medical

Did the flu vaccine cause a flare-up of a dormant virus in my system (pityriasis rosea) and could the inactive flu virus from the vaccine settle in my knee joint, causing pain and swelling, despite having a history of fibromyalgia and an abnormal antinuclear antibody test?

June 6th, 2024

Ashley L. answered

It is possible that the flu shot triggered an immune response, leading to the development of pityria...

June 6th, 2024

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