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I have had my booster. Experienced several days of extreme fatigue as well as soreness from the injection. Haven’t had my antibodies checked. There appears to be mixed information about developing antibodies after the vaccine if you are taking immunosuppressants. I am planning a winter vacation and considering taking monoclonal antibodies for extra protection during my travels, I am not sure if this is an option

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That is an interesting question, presently monoclonal antibodies are used as an early intervention against a known Covid infection, and must be given early after the diagnosis. They have been tested in high-risk populations with a KNOWN exposure, like in a nursing home, and showed effectiveness, but it was before widely available vaccine.

I am thinking the problem would be access and timing to use them prophylactically. Currently, the antibodies require cold storage and IV infusion, so are not suitable for self-administration.
Sue