Monoclonal Antibodies

What are Monoclonal Antibodies (mAb)

• Not a new technology.
• They are artificial antibodies created by pharmaceutical companies.
• They work like natural antibodies.
• They target specific contagions such as the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
• Evidence suggests that mAb treatment can reduce the amount of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the viral load) in a person’s system.  Having a lower viral load means you may have milder symptoms thereby decreasing the likelihood of you needing to stay in the hospital.
• mAb treatment may help people who:
  • Have a positive COVID-19 test, and had symptoms for 10 days or less.
  • Are at high risk of getting more serious symptoms.

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How Do Monoclonal Antibodies Work?

Where to get Treatment

• Treatment takes approximately 30 minutes.
• The US Deptartment of Health and Human Services maintains a treatment location website.
• Have symptoms, but no healthcare provider? Call the Combat COVID Monoclonal Antibodies Call Center at 1-877-332-6585.