I am immunocompromised due to a kidney transplant. Over 2.5% of the US population is immunocompromised. We could use a LOT more information about Pemgarda. When will it be available? How much protection does it offer? Since it is advised for us to take another dose of the vaccine, what should we take first ... the vaccine or Pemgarda? How much time between the two? What can we do after taking Pemgarda that we couldn't do before? How does this affect our ability to be in airports and to fly? Please help us out with coverage about this critical new development.
My understanding of this treatment is that it is intended to help prevent symptomatic infection, but that we should continue to take the usual precautions. The clinical trial showed 1% or fewer had symptomatic Covid within 90 days of receiving it. I’m talking to my dr this week about receiving it as I’m on a TNF inhibitor. No idea of the availability though.
I am immunocompromised due to a kidney transplant. Over 2.5% of the US population is immunocompromised. We could use a LOT more information about Pemgarda. When will it be available? How much protection does it offer? Since it is advised for us to take another dose of the vaccine, what should we take first ... the vaccine or Pemgarda? How much time between the two? What can we do after taking Pemgarda that we couldn't do before? How does this affect our ability to be in airports and to fly? Please help us out with coverage about this critical new development.
Hi, I’m also immuno. This FAQ answers some of your questions: https://www.fda.gov/media/177066/download?attachment
Here’s the patient fact sheet: https://invivyd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pemgarda-Patient-Fact-Sheet.pdf
My understanding of this treatment is that it is intended to help prevent symptomatic infection, but that we should continue to take the usual precautions. The clinical trial showed 1% or fewer had symptomatic Covid within 90 days of receiving it. I’m talking to my dr this week about receiving it as I’m on a TNF inhibitor. No idea of the availability though.
I saw today there is now a confirmed human case of HPAI in Texas after exposure to sick cattle. Definitely worrisome.
I'm sure we have not to fear from HPAI, until we do.