Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are man-made proteins that help your body fight off the virus that causes COVID-19 and is administered to patients though infusion therapy. If administered within 10 days of the onset of COVID-19 symptoms, the one-time therapy is highly effective in neutralizing the virus and preventing symptoms from worsening, possibly avoiding hospitalization.
Flowers Hospital recommends patients get the mAb treatment within 7 days of a positive test result. The infusion can take from 20-70 minutes, with an observation time afterward. The treatment only takes one visit, and it’s authorized by the FDA.
Am I eligible for treatment?
If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are considered to be at high risk for developing severe COVID-19 illness, you may be eligible for this treatment. Talk to your doctor to confirm your eligibility and to schedule an appointment for the mAb treatment at Flowers Hospital.
Where is the treatment center?
The mAb treatment center at Flowers Hospital is located on the west side of the facility at 4370 West Main Street in Dothan, Alabama.
Learn more about Flowers Hospital’s collaboration with the Alabama Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand access to mAb treatments.