Sentences with phrase «immune globulin shot»

There's no need for the Rh immune globulin shot in the unlikely event that the blood test shows that you're already producing antibodies.

Getting a RhoGAM or other Rh immune globulin shot is a precaution against a situation called Rh incompatibility, which could affect future pregnancies and cause hemolytic disease in the newborn.

Not exact matches

If you're Rh - negative, you'll get a shot of Rh immune globulin at least once during your pregnancy, and another after you give birth if your baby turns out to be Rh - positive.

Note that if mom is hepatitis B positive at the time of delivery, delaying the vaccination is NOT recommended and baby should also receive a shot of hepatitis B immune globulin to protect them against transmission during the process of birth.

Postexposure prophylaxis consists of (1) thorough cleansing of the wound with soap and abundant running water, (2) local infiltration of rabies immune globulin, RIG, to bridge the gap until the first vaccine starts producing active immunity, and (3) a 5 - dose prophylaxis of intramuscular shots in the shoulder area over a 28 - day period.