I have COVID-19, how can I reduce my risk for getting sicker?

If you’ve recently tested positive for COVID-19, you may be asking, “What can I do to reduce the risk of getting sicker?”

Depending on your age, health history and how long you’ve had symptoms of COVID-19, you may qualify for monoclonal antibody treatment.

Infirmary Health offers monoclonal antibody therapy in an outpatient setting conveniently located on its hospital campuses in Mobile, Fairhope and Bay Minette.

Patients who meet the following criteria may qualify for the infusion therapy:

• Positive COVID-19 test
• 18 years of age or older
• Mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms
• No recent hospitalization due to COVID-19
• No oxygen supplementation
• Are within 10 days of first showing symptoms

The goal of the monoclonal antibody treatment is to reduce the risk for hospitalization in COVID-19 patients. Patients who believe they may be a candidate for the treatment may contact their primary care physician for more information.