Someone mentioned it's free. However, it is very expensive, and WE are all paying for it.

My question is - is anyone in the medical profession monitoring this, or does our info come from politicians and/or anecdotal testimonials? Who is keeping the stats?

I find it absolutely amazing that people, including our governor, refuse to get a simple almost painless vaccination, but yet willingly consider and recommend the infusion of antibodies with the use of an IV, pumping medicines of unknown origins into your bloodstream for an hour or so. Do people realize that the antigens being recommended are components of serum and red blood cells from other individuals or even animals?

Simply amazing. Sad, but amazing.

Where did you get your info on DeSantis not being vaccinated?
He was vaccinated last April:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Receives Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine – NBC 6 South Florida
Simply amazing and sad people spread false information.

Interesting read....For scientists, path to covid endgame remains uncertain

IMHO, there is nothing wrong with requiring proof that an individual meets the criteria for the treatment. I would bet there are people who seek the treatment as a prophylaxis treatment.

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There are people who buy horse dewormer from Rural King. of COURSE there are people who seek experimental antibody infusions rather than the FDA-approved vaccine.

So I am guessing that the answer to my question is "no". I had the treatment. They did not require proof of a positive test. I was exposed and that was good enough for the treatment.

OK, how much is "many"? Please provide data.

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That’s what I figured. Good to know what is what.

So if we save money by reducing the number of people getting the treatments my taxes will go down?

I would not recommend that someone get the 4 shot treatment without a compelling reason to do so. Many medicines have side effects. You only want to take medicines when the pros outweigh the cons.

Treatment at the movie theater at Brownwood?
 

It is my understanding that people can go there if they have Covid or have been exposed to someone who has the virus? If so, I don’t understand why it would be allowed at a public square where these same people who go for treatment spill out to the square putting so many other people at the square at risk? Would it not be safer for EVERYONE if this clinic was held at one of the larger Rec centers?
I have no plans to play Russian Roulette by going anywhere near that square. I know it’s my choice, so I will stay away….if businesses are smart, they will start requiring everyone coming in to wear masks because this is not going to stop until we start getting smart. A third variance of COVID-19 is coming to a theater near you…..

intravenous infusion is strongly recommended
 

This is from the FDA Fact Sheet
For treatment, intravenous infusion is strongly recommended. Subcutaneous injection is an alternative route of administration when intravenous infusion is not feasible and would lead to delay in treatment.

So I guess it is not feasible to do intravenous infusion?

https://www.fda.gov/media/145611/download

Agreed. For me, at this point, I have zero intention of getting this treatment.

We have discussed this already. Please read from the read beginning. Nobody is “spilling out onto the square”.

Such a thorough answer and yet you don't even answer the question...WHEN can someone go?

They must test positive and or have symptoms!

All those heroics for nothing

DeSantis is vaccinated and has pushed people to get vaccinated. He also made it available to people over 65 first who were the hardest hit with COVID when all this started. Please provide quotes where he has told people not to get vaccinated as they don’t exist. Here is a quote from him, “So here’s, I think, the most important thing with the data: if you are vaccinated—fully vaccinated—the chance of you getting seriously ill or dying from COVID is effectively zero,” DeSantis said. “If you look at the people who are being admitted to hospitals, over 95 percent of them are either not fully vaccinated or not vaccinated at all. These vaccines are saving lives. They are reducing mortality.”

Also, how about stopping with the false conspiracy nonsense for a treatment that works! Does Fauci have stock in the company?
“We want people out there, including physicians as well as potential patients, to realize the advantage of this very effective way of treating early infection," Dr. Fauci said. "Clinical trials have demonstrated that early treatment with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies can reduce the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization or death by 70 [percent] to 85 percent."

If you consider Fauci to be a politician I guess the answer is yes! “We want people out there, including physicians as well as potential patients, to realize the advantage of this very effective way of treating early infection," Dr. Fauci said. "Clinical trials have demonstrated that early treatment with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies can reduce the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization or death by 70 [percent] to 85 percent."

Florida has done much better than many other states with deaths per capita. Much better to be here than in places like NY, NJ, and 13 other states per the latest data. • U.S. COVID-19 death rate by state | Statista

yes, DeSantis is saying get the vaccine but he's make a huge show of opening the regeneron clinics. so that isn't really reinforcing that the vaccine is necessary. in a way, it's saying you don't have to get the vaccine because he's an alternate. I'm not saying to not have the clinics, but he's hardly beating the drum for vaccination while taking photo ops every time he opens one of these.

Do you need to test positive first. Does it do any good before someone has covid?

Please stop spreading lies about our Governor. He is vaccinated and asks all who can to get vaccinated. People like me, who have been advised not to get the vaccine, appreciate the governors information on what we can do should we get this covid.

God Bless our Governor. I meet with my doctor Friday to discuss this as a go to shoul;d the need arise. It is an option AFTER you show positive, correct? Can you get it; would it do any good prior to being positive?

Are you certain? I also have heard that if you are high risk and have been in contact with someone who tested p[ositiove, you are eligible.

Stop being so negative and divisive.

Walgreens and CVS offer home tests. Swab in the nose, fifteen minutes you have the answer. Two tests per pack.

Even people who are vaccinated get covid, so having a treatment is good. He has been very positive about vaccinations from the get go. This is another way of helping and I appreciate the guy for being truthful and courageous.

Such a bitter divisive person. I will pray for you.

I find it simply amazing that some are so willing to spread lies such as the Governor not being vaccinated. Are these people simply dark and divisive, or are they ignorant of the facts? Sad but amazing

Ok, my concern is the removal of trash, gloves, medical gear, etc from the building....drive over for yourself...go outback in the parking lot. They had a dumpster ( low sides) delivered and sitting out back of the theatre...we watched a fully garbed , masked, person with full gear...they throw the trash out in the dumpster with no lid, torn open bags, etc. of medical waste....we seen the wind blowing the trash, and birds. just wondering if they are disposing of it correctly and safely for the community?

I read that the monoclonal therapy was created from stem cells from aborted fetuses and the makers of Regeneron appear to confirm this. Hmmm.............:undecided:

That’s simply not true as he has done everything that he could to get the vaccines rolled out here and has strongly encouraged people to get vaccinated. He along with Fauci are pushing for this treatment as it keeps people from getting very sick, ending up in the hospital, and potentially dying.

The Governor of Texas had this therapy. HAH

I still don't know if any qualified studies are being done during this state wide sales pitch for regeneron, or if it's all anecdotal. Not talking about the rushed product itself, but is anyone verifying these treatments? And, why are people willing to take regeneron, but not the vaccine? They were both rushed, and both were just fully approved less than a month ago.

A recent study put the risk of hospitalization for VACCINATED people at 1 out of 5,000. For an area like TV Land that has a HIGH percentage of vaccinations the risk is EVEN LESS - 1 out of 10,000. And YES.......I read about this study in the NY Times, which some (MANY) will immediately say, "it's just a commie, lib, radical, hippy type WORTHLESS newspaper. So, there, I saved you the trouble! Ignore this study at your own risk of IGNORANCE.

Kudos! That is a very empathetic thing to do. I worry that some people may think that they need a shot every month. That could (?) backfire on them? I hope people are conscientious, but will they be? Or will it be like the rush to buy that horse worming medicine - ivermectin?

IN actual fact, the Times reported that the risk of hospitalization for vaccinated at 1 per 100.000

And while I know that YOU do not need it, and find it …whatever….

“The rate of hospitalization among the vaccinated was 1 per 100,000 people. The age-adjusted hospitalization rate in unvaccinated persons was 29.4 per 100,000.”

And forgive me for attaching a link to that..

What Vaccinated People Need to Know About Breakthrough Infections - The New York Times

And on the comment about the New York Times, which is understand you are not making, but repeating……

I have asked and asked for folks to show me proof of what they say about The NY Times……..never get any.

The assault on the Times has an pretty easy source if you are interested, and it always, the attacks, when someone does not like REAL FACTUAL news……I assume that most are smart enough to know i am not speaking to editorial comment, but reporting of news.

And the adjectives you used, which are pretty accurate go back many years and were always proven worthless then and still are. File it under…..”not really wanting truth but more interested in being made feel good” OR even “articles are too long and full of news”. BOTH of which I have read on this forum.

Sorry for supplying a link and a quote…….but you know some people do not tell the truth or bend it quite a bit.

There IS a very stringent test - a person MUST demonstrate the ability to walk and chew gum at the same time. This is, of course, a JOKE! But, it is funny because it is rather close to the REAL requirements. Please refer back to # 76

I DID hear that, also.