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A new clinical trial will investigate whether a third dose of vaccine for people with weakened immune systems gives a stronger immune response than two doses. The £2.2 million study …

OCTAVE study initial findings reveal vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems Published 24th August 2021 These findings are particularly concerning for those treated with rituximab with the highest proportion of …

Vasculitis patient Charlie Harper is featured in an ITV News item on how Covid vaccines affect immunosuppressed people.

New research has found that people with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases (including vasculitis) are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 and of COVID-19-related death. The findings demonstrate the urgent …

Susan Mills and VUK member Jane Edwards have secured high-profile coverage for VUK’s message that ‘Freedom Day’ poses serious challenges for those whose medical condition may preclude vaccination, or make …

With just over a week to go before the so called ‘Freedom Day’ in England, a coalition of 16 health charities, including Vasculitis UK, are calling on the Government to …

Could you help us develop guidelines for the management of IgA vasculitis (HSP) in children? The EATC4C are developing UK guidelines on the management of children with Immunoglobulin A vasculitis …

RAIRDA have launched a new survey that aims to gather the views and experiences of people living in Wales with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases (RAIRDs). This will support their submission …

… for those who may have get protection from vaccines. A coalition of charities, including Vasculitis U.K. has written an open letter to employers, calling for them to put protective …

We had a real journey to get to our grant call this year. We began the process back in late 2019 when we launched a call for research grant applications.  As part of a selection …