IVIG: What Families Need to Know

In this session, learn about IVIG (immunoglobulin therapy administered by vein):

  • What is IVIG?
  • When do doctors consider IVIG as a treatment?
  • What can you and your child expect during an infusion?
  • What are the tips for the day of the IVIG treatment?
  • What do you need to know about insurance?

This session features:

  • Dr. Fatma Dedeoglu of Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Huub Kreuwel Ph.D., of Octapharma Plasma
  • Patient advocate Michelle Vogel, of CSI Pharmacy
Anita and granddaughters at walk 2024

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Olivia’s Story

Olivia is four years old, and she’s been fighting juvenile myositis for almost two years. At the beginning of her treatment, Olivia’s parents, Leah and

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