Immune Globulins and Autism Ranking:

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Immunoglobulins are powerful drugs with some potentially dangerous side effects and are contraindicated for some groups of people. They are also in very short supply. For this reason, they should only be given by a qualified medical practitioner and in line with national guidelines. 

In the UK, the use of immunoglobulins within the NHS is set out within the document, “Clinical guidelines for immunoglobulin use”, published by the Department of Health in 2011. These guidelines are designed to ensure that immunoglobulins are only provided to patients who meet clinical priorities, for example, those with life threatening conditions such as Kawasaki disease.  

In the UK, immunoglobulins are not provided for the treatment of autistic people, unless they also happen to meet the clinical priorities set out in “Clinical guidelines for immunoglobulin use.” These guidelines make no separate mention of autism.

Credentials

Immunoglobulins are powerful drugs with some potentially dangerous side effects. They are also contraindicated for some groups of people. For this reason, they should only be given by a qualified medical practitioner. 

In the UK, the prescribing clinician will need to seek approval from other qualified medical personnel, such as the Medical Director and the Chief Pharmacist within a NHS trust, in line with Department of Health guidance.

Updated

16 Jun 2022

Last Review

31 May 2018

Next Review

01 Jun 2024