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Immunosuppression from Corticosteroids: How to Reduce Infection Risk

Posted by: Alan Burity Vitulo in: Health and Medicine

28 Nov | 13:47 PM | 0

Corticosteroids like prednisone suppress the immune system, increasing infection risk. Learn how high doses lead to pneumonia, TB, and shingles-and how to prevent them with vaccines, prophylaxis, and dose reduction.

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How to Manage Medication Refills During Extended Travel

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Polysomnography: What to Expect During a Sleep Study and How Results Are Interpreted

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Immunosuppression from Corticosteroids: How to Reduce Infection Risk

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