Guidance: Immunoglobulin: when to use

Further advice about post-exposure rabies treatment, supply and administration of rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin please see guidance for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.

For guidance on the use of post-exposure prophylaxis for measles in high-risk groups please see guidance for measles post-exposure prophylaxis.

For guidance on the treatment of tetanus cases and management of tetanus prone wounds, please see tetanus: guidance for health professionals.

Post exposure prophylaxis for chickenpox and shingles

Immunoglobulins are concentrated antibody preparations that provide immediate short-term protection against disease for individuals at high risk of severe disease or serious complications from the disease.