Vaccination Information

Vaccines can be a concern for people with myasthenia. The good news is that most vaccinations are safe for people with myasthenia. Please note, people on immunosuppressant drugs should not have live vaccinations.

2022 review of vaccine in myasthenia patients, which includes a review of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (journal of neurology).

Soft Food Ideas Employment information

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MAM 2026 'Managing Our Mental Health' online session with Doon Jackson

Join us for the last of our 2026 MAM online sessions ‘Managing our Mental Health’ with Doon Jackson. We are so pleased to offer you the chance to meet Doon, a trained counsellor with 20+ years' experience working in the charity sector.
MAM Financial Wellbeing top tips

Our My Awareness Month (MAM) theme this year is ‘wellness’, and our Welfare Rights Team is offering a Zoom session on financial wellbeing. Join us for an interview with Charlie and Caroline, our Welfare Rights Advisers, about their top tips for financial wellbeing, and a chance to ask questions about all things welfare benefits and welfare rights.
July 2026 New Members Welcome and Introduction Zoom Session

If you are recently diagnosed and/or have just joined myaware because someone you know has been diagnosed, then come along to our ‘New Member Zoom Session’ where we will offer you practical and helpful support, and a chance to meet some of the team and others in similar situations.
Meg & Ethan raise money for Myaware

Ethan got diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis at just 9 years old.

MMR Vaccine Update - August 2025

Read more about the current changes to the MMR vaccine and how this affects immunosuppressed patients.
Specialists in Myasthenia

Myasthenia is a rare disease and insight from a specialist can help with treatment. Find out if there is a clinician with an interest in myasthenia near you.
Coping in hot weather

How to manage myasthenia in hot weather
Myasthenia and Pregnancy

Read information about myasthenia and pregnancy - before, during and afterwards.
Drugs to Avoid

Reactions to drugs are specific to the individual. Nature has made the ignition system very secure.
Information for Women

Women experience the same problems as men with myasthenia, but may have extra difficulties..
Food & Myasthenia

Our soft food recipe page for you to enjoy.
Employment Information

Many people with myasthenia continue to work.
Schools & Education

How to help people with myasthenia through the school day.
Dentistry and Myasthenia

Communication between you and your dentist is vital.