vaccinia immune globulin

vaccinia immune globulin
(VIG) [USP] a specific immune globulin derived from blood of human donors immunized with vaccinia virus smallpox vaccine; used for prophylaxis and treatment of vaccinia or smallpox. Formerly called vaccinia immune human g.

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