TRAVEL ADVISORY; Gamma Globulin In Short Supply

by R Schüz · 1975 — A prophylactic injection of gammaglobulin (5 ml i.m. for adults) for protection against diseases was found to be effective and expedient.

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Receive 2 shots, 6 months apart prior to travel. Some transplant patients are given gamma globulin if travel is too soon for the vaccine to become effective ...

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The C.D.C. recommends gamma globulin for travelers to all countries except Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Western Europe, especially ...

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The recommended dose of immunoglobulins administered intramuscularly (gamma globulin) is 0.5 mL/kg of body weight (maximum dose = 15 mL) and the ...

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... injections of gamma globulin previously recommended for travelers have largely been replaced by the use of hepatitis A vaccine. Gamma globulin infusions are ...

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For travelers, a single dose of IG of 0.02 ml/kg of body weight is recommended if travel is for less than 3 months. For prolonged travel or residence in ...

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by S Iwarson · 1994 — Travel abroad: gammaglobulin or a vaccine against hepatitis A?]

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People on multiple times-per-week medications, like interferon gamma, need to take their medications with them when they travel. However, if you are on Ig ...

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Immune globulin is a medication that prevents or reduces the severity of infections. It also treats thrombocytopenia and Kawasaki syndrome.

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Vivaxim vaccine protects against hepatitis A and typhoid. People who are travelling to areas where there is risk of hepatitis A and typhoid may get this vaccine ...

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