Immune globulin serums:
1. Provide active immunity against infectious diseases
2. Are contraindicated during pregnancy
3. Are heated to above body temperature to kill most hepatitis, HIV, and other viruses such as parvovirus
4. Are derived from pooled plasma of adults and contain specific antibodies in proportion to the donor population
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