Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois 7/30/21 IOCI 21-58 Your health care provider can give you more information about treatment options and isolation requirements. Most importantly, wear a face mask and stay home and isolate after treatment. To find a monoclonal antibody treatment location visit the National Infusion Center
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When to give monoclonal antibody treatment?
The Illinois Department of Public Health is committed to the equitable and efficient distribution of monoclonal antibody therapy treatments throughout Illinois, no matter the location and regardless of income. IDPH is committed to distributing these therapies quickly in partnership with AmeriSource Bergen, the distributor of the therapeutics.
What to expect from monoclonal antibody treatment?
Apr 06, 2022 · This monoclonal antibody is available through intravenous infusions sites and providers around the state. Evusheld On December 8, 2021 the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for Evusheld as pre-exposure prophylaxis for prevention of COVID-19 in adults and pediatric individuals (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg, approximately 88 …
Are there side effects of monoclonal antibody treatment?
Illinois Monoclonal Infusion Centers AAH Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Site Classification Address City State Zip Code Advocate Condell Medical Center Infusion Hub - Hospital Based 801 S. Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville IL 60048 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Infusion Hub - Hospital Based 3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove IL 60515
Can I get monoclonal antibody treatment?
Dec 16, 2021 · AMITA Health, which has 19 Illinois hospitals, has so far been able to give the treatment to any patient who qualified and wanted it, said Dr. …
Overview of Monoclonal Antibody and Oral Antiviral Medications for COVID-19 Made Available Under Emergency Use Authorization for Non-Hospitalized Patients
Monoclonal antibody therapy is a prevention as well as treatment option for mild to moderate COVID-19 illness for non-hospitalized people and is a way to lower the chance of progression to severe illness or hospitalization.
Risk Group
Immunocompromised individuals not expected to mount an adequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccination or SARS-CoV-2 infection due to their underlying conditions, regardless of vaccine status (see Immunocompromising Conditions below)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to prevent COVID-19
Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab) is an intramuscular injectable monoclonal antibody combination which has been approved for use as a PRE-exposure prophylaxis for those who are unable to receive or do not respond well to vaccines (those on immunosuppressive medications or those with immunosuppressive conditions).
Providers Seeking Information about the Allocation and Distribution Process
On Monday, September 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) moved from direct ordering by monoclonal antibody administration sites, to requiring orders for monoclonal antibody (mAb) and oral therapeutics to go through the state.
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