also called RIG or HRIG; a sterile solution containing antirabies virus antibodies obtained from the plasma of donors who were recently given rabies vaccine; use for passive immunization against rabies

Rabies immune globulin is used along with rabies vaccine to prevent infection caused by the rabies virus. It works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect it against the rabies virus. This passive protection lasts long enough to protect your body until it can produce its own antibodies. Rabies immune globulin is given to people who h [..]