Can it affect later vaccinations?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. Passive antibodies can weaken responses to live viral vaccines, so the immunisation team should review planned measles, mumps, rubella or varicella vaccination.

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Can it affect later vaccinations?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. Passive antibodies can weaken responses to live viral vaccines, so the immunisation team should review planned measles, mumps, rubella or varicella vaccination.

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Human Varicella-Zoster Immunoglobulinemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9

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