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The International Autoinflammatory Awareness Month
August is the International Autoinflammatory Awareness Month, an annual campaign launched since 2015 by the Autoinflammatory Alliance.
With support from organizations and patients worldwide, the mission of the International Autoinflammatory Awareness Month is to raise awareness and improve understanding of rare autoinflammatory diseases.
Patients played a key role in shaping this initiative. Many wanted the awareness month to take place during the hottest part of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—symbolizing the fevers that are a hallmark of these diseases, and offering a chance to gather at outdoor events. In contrast, this time of year is colder in the Southern Hemisphere, which can trigger flare-ups for some conditions, a reminder of the impact these diseases have year-round.
With the growing number of recognized autoinflammatory diseases, a full month of awareness made more sense than a single day. While individual conditions have their awareness days throughout the year, August offers a time for the whole community to unite in support, education, and advocacy.
We hope you’ll join us this August in raising awareness for autoinflammatory diseases!
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