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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Centers for Disease Control and ...

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Vol. 47 / No. RR-8 MMWR 37SteroidsSystemically absorbed corticosteroids can suppress the immune system of an otherwisehealthy person. However, neither the minimum dose nor the duration oftherapy sufficient to cause immune suppression are well defined. Most experts agreethat steroid therapy usually does not contraindicate administration of live virus vaccinessuch as MMR <strong>and</strong> its component vaccines when therapy is: a) short term (i.e.,

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