A member asked:

On prednisone for 1 week due to poison ivy. 30mg & tampering down to 5mg over the week. how likely is it to get an infection?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not very.: If you are overall healthy. Keep the areas clean. Don't scratch and dig with your nails. Your prednisone will have done it's job and your misery will be over soon.

Answered 7/14/2018

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