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Medicines human varicella-zoster immunoglobulinQuestion & answer

human varicella-zoster immunoglobulin · Medicine question

Is human varicella-zoster immunoglobulin a vaccine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

No. It supplies ready-made antibodies for temporary passive protection rather than stimulating lasting immunity like a vaccine.

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

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