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Prednisone Clinical PearlsExpert Tips & Parent Guide

Prednisone pearls for pediatrics.

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Essential Clinical Pearls

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Taper calendar

Give caregivers a written taper schedule and review each visit.

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Infection precautions

Advise families to avoid live vaccines and report varicella exposure immediately.

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Monitoring plan

Track growth, blood pressure, and glucose in children on chronic doses.