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Old 08-29-2021, 11:17 AM
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It is correct. Our PCP recommended the antibody treatment for both of us when my wife tested positive with a breakthrough case. The folks at the Brownwood facility confirmed that it was appropriate if you lived with someone who has tested positive.

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
I hope that statement is incorrect. Hopefully, people are not being advised to go to the treatment center simply because they live with someone who has tested positive.

According to the Florida Dept of Health site, the treatments are
intended to be used in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for progressing to severe disease and/or hospitalization.