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ARE YOU AT A HIGH RISK OF SEVERE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS?
HOW DO ANTIBODIES HELP TREAT COVID-19?
WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?
• Antibodies are part of the body’s immunesystem defending against viruses and bacteria.
• Developed in the lab, not the body,monoclonal antibodies are very goodat fighting the coronavirus.
• When you receive monoclonalantibodies, your body gets theextra boost it needs to steerclear of more severeCOVID-19 symptoms.
• Receive a one-time outpatientIV infusion
• Get temporary, improvedimmunity to fight COVID-19
• Stay home, away fromothers, for 10 days
• 65 YEARS or older• 55 YEARS or older with:
heart disease, high blood pressure, or a chronic respiratory disease such as asthma or COPD
• 12 YEARS or older with:obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or weakened immune system
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What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19?
MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPYTO TREAT 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!
If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 daysand you are in a high-risk group, ask your healthcare provider if monoclonal antibodies could put you.....
Have a plan to act fast if you test positive for COVID-19. CombatCOVID.hhs.gov