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Page 1: MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY

ARE YOU AT A HIGH RISK OF SEVERE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS?

• Antibodies are part of the body’s immunesystem defending against viruses and bacteria.

• Developed in the lab, not the body,monoclonal antibodies are designedto neutralize the coronavirus.

• When you receive monoclonalantibodies, your body gets anextra boost that could help yousteer clear of more severeCOVID-19 symptoms.

• Receive a one-time outpatientIV infusion

• Get temporary immunityhelp to fight COVID-19

• Stay home, away fromothers, for 10 days

• 65 YEARS or older• 12 YEARS or older with:

Overweight or obesityDiabetesHeart diseaseHigh blood pressureChronic kidney diseaseWeakened immune systemPregnancyAsthma (moderate to severe)COPD

WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?

See a more comprehensive list of high-risk factors.

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19?

Monoclonal antibody therapy acts as a shortcut to boost your immune system with antibodies to help fight COVID-19.

....on the road to recovery!

CombatCOVID.hhs.gov

MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPYTO TREAT COVID-19

HOW DO ANTIBODIES HELP TREAT COVID-19?

Have a plan to act fast if you test positive for COVID-19.

If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, have had symptoms for 10 days or less, and you are in a high-risk group, ask your healthcare provider if monoclonal antibodies could put you….

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