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A member asked:

I had a skin rash from plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). i was put on a 21 day taper of prednisone. how long before the prednisone increases my odds of catching viruses?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Unlikely: It will take a very high dose and a much longer course of steroid to impact your immune system.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 10/5/2020

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