Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Adrenal insufficiency remains a potentially life-threatening condition, necessitating adequate glucocorticoid replacement and appropriate stress-related adjustment to avoid crisis. Flu-like illness is a key precipitant of adrenal crisis. While some authorities recommend annual influenza vaccination for such patients, uptake rates in this population are unknown. Additionally, while seasonal vaccines may lead to minor symptoms in the general population, there are no ...