What Should You Avoid?
If you are on prednisone medication, you should avoid staying around people who are sick and infected. This is because prednisone suppresses your immune system and increases the risk of you getting infected. If you get exposed to infections, you should consult your doctor immediately.
If you are on this medication, you should also avoid “live” vaccines. Live vaccines are vaccines that are made from weakened forms of pathogens that cause infections like chicken pox, measles and rotavirus. They help to build immunity against these infections. Live vaccines may have a dangerous effect on you if you are on prednisone medication.