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Immunity and short course prednisolone

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How long does a short course of prednisolone impair immunity and how quickly would immunity recover?

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If it’s a short 5 day course it’s not meant to be much at all. It is more from frequent courses or long term courses where the problem lies.

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Thank you, that’s reassuring.

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