COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

Wilson Health offers COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy as an early treatment for COVID-19. The treatment is used to prevent the infection from getting worse and keep people from needing to go into the hospital.

 

Treatment is by appointment only - Physician Order Required

What is Monoclonal Antibody Infusion?

The infusion is intravenous (administered into the vein) and done on an outpatient basis. In this case, the infusion contains proteins called monoclonal antibodies that help the body fight COVID-19.

We have successfully treated several patients with COVID-19 who are at high risk for going into the hospital.

Can I Come to Wilson Health for a Monoclonal Antibody Infusion?

  • You’ve tested positive for COVID-19, but you’re not in the hospital.
  • Your first signs of COVID-19 infection started 10 days ago or less.
  • You’re at least 18 years old and at risk of a severe COVID-19 infection that could put you in the hospital because:
    • You're 40 years old or older.
    • You're 18 to 39 years old and you:
    • have a medical problem that suppresses your immune system or you take immune-suppressing medicine.
    • have diabetes.
    • have kidney disease.
    • are overweight with a body mass index of 25 or higher.
    • have heart or lung disease.
    • are pregnant.

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If you have any new or higher oxygen requirements because of COVID-19, an antibody infusion isn’t helpful and should not be given.

Can I have a Monoclonal Antibody Treatment if I have had a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Yes, you can have this treatment.

If I have COVID-19 and want to get a Monoclonal Antibody Infusion at Wilson Health, What Should I Do?

If you would like to schedule an appointment to get a Monoclonal Antibody Infusion, talk with your doctor. They can discuss with you more about how the drug treatments work, its possible side effects, what your pre-existing conditions are, and if you are a good candidate or not. A physician referral is needed for this treatment.

If you are need of a physician, Wilson Health providers are accepting new patients. Call Wilson Health Medical Group at (937) 498-9464 or visit, www.wilsonhealth.org/find-a-doctor