Just approved: Evusheld for the pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19

Posted by lizzy102 @lizzy102, Dec 10, 2021

Does anyone have any more information on this just-approved by the FDA treatment for immunocompromised people? From what I am reading, it seems very exciting. Boy, what I wouldn’t give for a bit of protection from the scourge virus!

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Nancy Banks | @banksnc49 | Jan 19, 2022

In reply to @estrada53 "It is approved - yes. At this point apparently Mayo is playing it safe with heart..." + (show)

Heart problems can be a side effect of Evusheld. I’m sure that’s why they’re being so careful.

Nancy Banks | @banksnc49 | Jan 19, 2022

In reply to @athenalee "A friend of mine received it. She’s on immunosuppressants for autoimmune diseases. She had no side..." + (show)

Thank you. I’ve decided not to get it at this time. I’m not comfortable with the risks for myself.

estrada53 | @estrada53 | Jan 19, 2022

In reply to @banksnc49 "Heart problems can be a side effect of Evusheld. I’m sure that’s why they’re being so..." + (show)

Thanks for that info.

estrada53 | @estrada53 | Jan 19, 2022

In reply to @banksnc49 "Thank you. I’ve decided not to get it at this time. I’m not comfortable with the..." + (show)

I won't until my tx dox ok it for us.

lizzy102 | @lizzy102 | Jan 19, 2022

In reply to @athenalee "If you scroll down on this website, under healthcare providers is a letter authorizing Evusheld under..." + (show)

Terrific. I will try to get the WA DoH site to work. I sure hope you start feeling better soonest.

lizzy102 | @lizzy102 | Jan 20, 2022

In reply to @athenalee "You might try reaching out to your state health department. I downloaded the form and info..." + (show)

Done. You are incredibly helpful. I cannot thank you enough. I am a WA state Category 3 for Evusheld. Good to know I’ll be in line to receive it when supplies increase. AthenaLee, do you have Covid? Is that why you’ve taken Monoclonal Antibodies?

tjdog | @tjdog | Jan 20, 2022

In reply to @estrada53 "Thanks for this link. I'm not sure of the specific reason for the hesiitancy at Mayo,..." + (show)

Thanks for the info. I think Mayo Phoenix is playing it safe with all transplants. I had a kidney transplant there in 2019 and they haven’t approved Evusheld yet for me. I have no antibodies after 3 Moderna doses. It doesn’t make sense to me that a drug intended for the immunosuppressed would interfere with immunosuppressive drugs. But maybe that’s why they are hesitant. They could be doing more research, or their own testing, before recommending it.

estrada53 | @estrada53 | Jan 20, 2022

Thanks for your comments. I agree with you regarding Mayo's need or desire to thoroughly research this.
Congrats on your transplant! Stay well.

ajackson1950 | @ajackson1950 | Jan 20, 2022

The three vaccines that are being pushed dont seem to be all that good if you must continue take boosters, This seems good time be researching better vaccines. They seem have one in Texas that might be good look at, Corbevax, thoughts?

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jan 20, 2022

In reply to @ajackson1950 "The three vaccines that are being pushed dont seem to be all that good if you..." + (show)

Hi, @ajackson1950, I see that this your first post. welcome to the transplant discussion. My personal experience as a transplant recipient is to consult with my transplant team. Since I’m at a distance from my transplant center, I use the patient portal.
What has your transplant team advised?