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Monoclonal antibody as vaccine

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 24, 2021 | Replies (7)

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@colleenyoung

Hi Susan,
I posted this to your earlier post, but thought it bears repeating here too. Monoclonal therapy is not a vaccine and is not a replacement for getting vaccinated. It is my understanding that monoclonal antibody therapy has emergency use authorization (EUA) for REGEN-COV (casirivimab and imdevimab, administered together). This monoclonal antibody therapy is for adults and children over 12 who are at high-risk of hospitalization or death after a known exposure to someone with COVID-19.

The FDA states that:
"Prophylaxis with REGEN-COV is not a substitute for vaccination against COVID-19. FDA has authorized three vaccines to prevent COVID-19 and serious clinical outcomes caused by COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. FDA urges you to get vaccinated, if you are eligible."

Here's more information:
– FDA authorizes REGEN-COV monoclonal antibody therapy for post-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) for COVID-19 https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-authorizes-regen-cov-monoclonal-antibody-therapy-post-exposure-prophylaxis-prevention-covid-19

It doesn't look like a one vs the other situation but rather vaccination is recommended and monoclonal therapy is an option if you've have exposure to COVID-19 and are in a high-risk category. Have you been exposed to someone with COVID?

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I wonder if Darstumamab Is a portion of the Covid vaccine sequencing.

If you have received both vaccines and develop COVID and receive Regeneron, how soon should be tested for Covid after receiving Regeneron. Do you have to self isolate for a period of time?