Risk of rheumatoid arthritis following vaccination with tetanus, influenza and hepatitis B vaccines among persons 15-59 years of age

► We examined Hepatitis B, tetanus, and influenza vaccines and the onset of new rheumatoid arthritis. ► We performed both a cohort analysis and a case control analysis. ► This was a large retrospective observational study. ► We found no association between Hepatitis B or tetanus vaccines and onset of rheumatoid arthritis.