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Could prednisone be taken after flu vaccine?

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Wait a week: If possible, it is best to wait one week between the flu shot and taking prednisone. Taking it earlier can suppress the immune system and make the vaccine less effective.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 11/24/2013

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Finishing 12 days of Prednisone for various issues. How long after my last day on Pred should I wait before getting flu shot and Covid booster? I'm not acutely ill anymore, but I know I should wait until Pred is out of my system before my shots?

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