Drug interactions
Measles vaccine + Rabies immune globulin
Severity: Minor
Measles vaccine and Rabies immune globulin: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Passive antibodies can neutralize live measles vaccine virus and reduce seroconversion. Rabies immune globulin contains little measles antibody, so the effect is small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Measles vaccine and Rabies immune globulin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical neutralization of live vaccine virus by passively acquired antibody.
What to do
Guidelines do not require a delay for rabies immune globulin. Check measles serology or revaccinate if immunity is in doubt.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Measles vaccine with Rabies immune globulin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Measles vaccine and Rabies immune globulin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Passive antibodies can neutralize live measles vaccine virus and reduce seroconversion. Rabies immune globulin contains little measles antibody, so the effect is small.
How serious is the interaction between Measles vaccine and Rabies immune globulin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Guidelines do not require a delay for rabies immune globulin. Check measles serology or revaccinate if immunity is in doubt.
What other medicines interact with Rabies immune globulin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Rabies immune globulin with, for example, Efgartigimod / hyaluronidase sc, Efgartigimod alfa, Rabies vaccine. The full list is on the Rabies immune globulin page.
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