Not usually. Steroids can reduce the effectiveness of immunisations and relapses can sometimes be caused by the vaccination.
Children who are having steroid drugs or cyclophosphamide can become very unwell if exposed to CHICKENPOX or MEASLES. Let the hospital know if your child is in very close contact with another child who may have chickenpox or measles.
Speak to your child’s school teacher about the possibility.
If your child develops diarrhoea and/or vomiting while taking steroids contact your doctor.
NKF Controlled Document No. 142, CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME — A guide to the treatment of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome — Can my child receive innumisations while taking Prednisolone?, written 10 September 2004.
Content compiled by members of the Children’s Renal & Urology Unit, QMC, Nottingham.
The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only. Patients are advised to seek further information from their own doctor.
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