monoclonal antibody therapy
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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….