Why must blood products be mentioned?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Antibodies in immunoglobulin, blood or plasma products may neutralise the vaccine virus and weaken the immune response.

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iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Antibodies in immunoglobulin, blood or plasma products may neutralise the vaccine virus and weaken the immune response.

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