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Appendices

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Section 1. Active and Passive Immunization

Active Immunization

Active Immunization of People Who Recently Received Immune Globulin

Live-virus vaccines may have diminished immunogenicity when given shortly before or during the several months after receipt of IG (both specific and nonspecific intramuscular as well as intravenous preparations). In particular, IG administration has been demonstrated to inhibit the response to measles vaccine for a prolonged period. Inhibition of immune response to rubella vaccine also has been demonstrated. The appropriate interval between IG . . . [Go to Full Text]


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Rubella

Red Book 2009: 579-584. [Extract] [Full Version]  

Hepatitis A

Red Book 2009: 329-337. [Extract] [Full Version]  

Measles

Red Book 2009: 444-455. [Extract] [Full Version]