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  • Immune globulin (intramuscular) (IGIM)

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    08/23/04, Healthwise

    IGIM is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain infectious agents (e.g., viruses) that can cause disease. Although IGIM is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the possibility that it carries an infectious agent, it can still po

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  • Rabies vaccine

    Drug
    06/14/06, Healthwise

    People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting rabies vaccine. However, if you have been exposed to the rabies virus, you should get the v

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  • Zoster vaccine live

    Drug
    08/13/07, Healthwise

    You can still receive a vaccine if you have a minor cold. If you have tuberculosis, or any other severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.

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