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I'm on ivig for my mg. myth/fact...do you believe that it will also help me to avoid the flu and gastroenteritis? i sure hope so because it's bad around here
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Interesting: There may be some benefit, but its not as effective as if the antigens in the IVIG were influenza antigens. Hope that helps.
Answered 12/12/2014
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