A child is receiving corticosteroids for medical therapy. The following is not a contraindication in this child for receiving a live viral vaccine:

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Accepted Answer

Chronic asthmatic child receiving low dose inhaled steroid for 10 months

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When child is receiving 2 mg/kg of prednisolone for at least 2 weeks at present

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When child has received 2 mg/kg of prednisolone for at least 2 weeks in the past one month

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Child receiving 4 mg/kg of prednisolone for 4 weeks, prior to 2 weeks

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