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It is important for spondylitis patients planning to get vaccinated against the flu to discuss the various options of vaccine delivery with their rheumatologists. This week we bring you two previously reported, but still very important, stories regarding flu vaccinations.

American College of Rheumatology researchers have found that patients currently being treated with TNF-a inhibitors (Enbrel, Remicade, Onercept, etc…) should not be vaccinated using a nasal spray treatment. Click here to read this story.

The Holiday Season also corresponds to another season: Flu season. And with the flu seasons comes the option of getting vaccinated. Click here to read this story.

Excerpt: Don't give up. Don't give in. Try to keep things in perspective and say "What can I still do?" Click here to read more

Check the TASC research Q&A to see just how easy it is to participate in research and to help unravel the genetic mysteries surrounding ankylosing spondylitis: Click here

"This is the most significant breakthrough in AS research since HLA-B27 was uncovered 34 years ago and SAA played a significant role in making the study possible." Click here to read this story