August marks the start of National Immunization Awareness Month. Over the past few years, vaccines have been in the national spotlight more than ever before. With flu season right around the corner and COVID-19 still on the radar, getting the right vaccines at the right time is critical to making su...

Over 141 million people in the United States are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - 49% of the total population in our country. Although we don’t precisely know vaccination rates among patients with IBD, we are pleased to see many patients getting vaccinated and encouraging their friends and family...

The New York Times recently published an article claiming that the COVID-19 vaccines won’t protect individuals with weakened immune systems. Within that article, they stated that, according to the CLARITY IBD Study of patients in the United Kingdom, only 34% of people on infliximab (Remicade) were p...

COVID-19 has brought uncertainty and question around the world, but especially for those living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. With COVID-19 spiking again around the country, we wanted to remind you what we already know about IBD and COVID-19 and share with you some of the latest r...

Every year on May 19, the global IBD community comes together to #StepUp4IBD and raise awareness of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis for World IBD Day. This day of observance usually involves video chats, patient stories, memes, and other ways to highlight these invisible illnesses. And while ...

As news of COVID-19 emerges and changes by the hour, all of us want to stay informed and take actions to protect ourselves and our families. The CDC warns that older adults and people with underlying medical conditions may be at a higher risk of getting sick from the novel coronavirus. It’s natural ...

My name’s Rick Folbaum. I’m a dad, TV news anchor, and Crohn’s patient. I’m also a coronavirus survivor. Like you, I’d been following the coronavirus headlines, watching and worrying as it swept through China, Iran, Italy, and then Washington State. In my case, I had to report on...