It can be requested by filling out a yellow request for blood products form. If not available for supply reasons intravenous immunoglobulin can be given dose to be advised by haematologist on call for Blood Bank. Red Book: Report of the Committee on Infectious disease, 29th ed. Burnett I.
Immunoglobulin should be given if steroid dose was 0. BMJ ; Ministry of Health Immunisation Handbook Wen S et al. Prospective surveillance of hospitalisations associated with varicella in New Zealand children J Paediatr Child Health 51, Date last published: 22 February This document is only valid for the day on which it is accessed. Please read our disclaimer. Starship clinical guidelines. Introduction Significant contact Which Children are at risk? For long term protection, get immunized.
Who should have VZIG? How many doses of VZIG are needed? How well does VZIG work? Is VZIG safe? Call Health Link at if you have been in contact with chickenpox or shingles and you: are pregnant and have never had chickenpox disease, shingles or varicella chickenpox immunization have a weak immune system If VZIG is needed, it will be given at your local public health office or hospital.
Are there side effects from VZIG? Reactions to VZIG are usually mild and go away in a few days. They may include: bruising, itching, and discomfort where the needle was given headache, tiredness, body aches rash flushing, chills nausea Hives and general swelling may occur. Unusual reactions can happen. Call Health Link at to report any unusual reactions. How can I manage side effects? To help with discomfort and swelling, put a cool, wet cloth over the area.
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Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. What if I'm pregnant and I haven't had chickenpox? What does 'close contact' mean?
Close contact means: you have had face-to-face contact, such as a conversation you have been in the same room for at least 15 minutes What's the treatment if I'm not immune? Treatment can reduce the risk of rare complications that chickenpox can cause during pregnancy.
The injection doesn't work once chickenpox has developed. A woman is potentially infectious from 8 to 28 days after the VZIG injection.
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