University Hospital issued the following announcement on Sept. 9.
University Hospital has opened a dedicated COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Center on our main campus. This center increases our capacity to infuse more patients who qualify. These antibodies are currently the single most effective outpatient treatment to prevent severe disease and hospitalization from COVID. Infusions are by physician’s referral only and for COVID-positive patients at high risk for severe disease who:
* Are older than 18
* Weigh more than 88 pounds
* Have had COVID symptoms for less than 10 days (preferably less than five)
Those at risk for severe disease include those with hypertension, diabetes, lung or cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, immunosuppression, sickle cell disease or obesity.
Speak with your physician if you meet these guidelines for a referral to the center.
Original source can be found here.
Source: University Hospital
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