Is this for unvaccinated or fully-vaccinated COVID infected patients?
There were shortages reported a month or 2 ago, but not recently. I read that more companies were making it
It is inevitable as cases surge. There is an injection version that you can get at a few pharmacies. Eli lilly can give you info on centers even though FDA paused them
Sheesh. Do I have to think of EVERYthing?
You cannot find this treatment in Washington state. There are news stories about it and even some clinics that have it, but like all things Covid it is not properly applied as it is recommended to receive it early (within 10 days of symptoms).
Were non-spike-protein infected sources used?
left click on state name in the below link to sort by state and find the nearest location to you in your state (everyone here should do this and know where to go BEFORE you or a love ones needs this therapy):
eligibility:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3988559/posts
“More people are eligible for monoclonal antibody treatment if they test positive for COVID-19 than those who are eligible right now for an extra COVID-19 vaccine dose. Those who are at least 12 years old and may be eligible for monoclonal antibody treatment because of their individual risk, per the FDA, include:
All people age 65 and older.
People with obesity or those who are overweight (adults with a BMI of more than 25, and children age 12-17 who have a BMI at the 85th percentile or greater).
Pregnant people.
People with chronic kidney or lung disease (including asthma).
Individuals with cardiovascular disease or hypertension.
People with diabetes.
People with sickle cell disease.
Those living with neurodevelopmental disorders.
People who are immunocompromised or taking immunocompromising medication.
Those who have a “medical-related technological dependence” (such as a tracheostomy or gastrostomy).
Other conditions may also place you at higher risk of COVID-19 complications, and make you a candidate for an antibody treatment. If you think this applies to you, ask your doctor and check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s page for “People with Certain Medical Conditions.” gettyimages-1234764390
People waiting inside a monoclonal antibody treatment center in Florida. Monoclonal antibody treatments are given through infusion, meaning an IV, or by subcutaneous injection, a series of shots. Chandan Khanna/Getty
I qualify. How do I access the treatment?
Monoclonal antibodies are administered through IV or by injection (a series of four shots, so they’re not a prescription you can easily pick up at the pharmacy). According to CNN, the infusion process takes about an hour and patients need to wait a while to be observed for side effects. If you’re at risk for severe COVID-19 and you’ve tested positive or think you have it, ask your doctor to where the treatment is available.
If you live in Texas or Florida where there are state-run monoclonal antibody treatment centers, the same eligibility requirements for patients apply. In Florida, this means everyone age 12 and older who is at “high risk for severe illness” can make an appointment and find a monoclonal treatment center at one of the state’s eight locations. In Texas, there are nine antibody infusion centers across the state, but at-risk people need a referral from their doctor.
If you think you qualify for monoclonal antibody treatment but don’t have a health care provider, you can call the Combat COVID Monoclonal Antibodies Call Center at 1-877-332-6585. You can also use this link ( https://protect-public.hhs.gov/pages/therapeutics-distribution ) from the US Department of Health and Human Services antibody therapy finder. “