Effects of vaccination on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients
| Before vaccination | After vaccination | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| HAQ, Health Assessment Questionnaire; VAS, visual analogue score. | |||
| Tender joints (n) | 10.3 (12.3) | 9.1 (12.1) | 0.12 |
| Swollen joints (n) | 2.2 (3.7) | 1.5 (5.1) | 0.1 |
| Morning stiffness (min) | 34.7 (55.9) | 29.3 (49.3) | 0.08 |
| Day and night pain (VAS) | 4.8 (3.1) | 4.8 (3.4) | 0.41 |
| Daytime activity (HAQ) | 1.28 (0.85) | 1.26 (0.88) | 0.49 |
| ESR (mm/h) | 28.7 (17.9) | 31.8 (22.2) | 0.13 |
| C reactive protein (mg/l) | 16.05 (17.60) | 18.23 (26.60) | 0.15 |
| Rheumatoid factor | 236.9 (531.2) | 487.5 (281.7) | 0.10 |