Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

Home / Managing Your Arthritis / Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications

Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications

By

Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC, Director of Patient Education at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, shares the risks and benefits of biologic for patients and their families.

Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications

Side Effects of Biologic Medications

Signs and Symptoms of Infection

Vaccinations for the Arthritis Patient

Safety Aspects of Biologic Medications

Arthritis Center

Founded in 1998, the Arthritis Center at Johns Hopkins is dedicated to providing quality education to patients and healthcare providers alike.

Use of this Site

All information contained within the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center website is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained within this site. Consumers should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something they may have read on this website.