As researchers hunt for treatments for kids with autoimmune diseases, this summer camp brings joy

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body. Treatment is challenging for growing bodies, and researchers are hunting for better options. But doctors in New York helped some affected kids experience of their first sleepaway camp — despite strict medications and nervous parents.

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