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Monoclonal Antibody Rx for COVID Can Be Safely Given by Injection: Study

TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The best available treatment for COVID-19 infection just got a lot easier to administer to more people, potentially saving more lives in the process, a new study claims.

Monoclonal antibodies have been shown to dramatically reduce risk of hospitalization and death if given within five days of developing symptoms of COVID.

However, there's a big roadblock to this getting this treatment to as many patients as possible -- it's given by IV infusion, which limits the number of health care workers who can administer monoclonal antibodies, as well as the locations that can provide the therapy.

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What Are Seasonal Allergies?

More than 67 million americans suffer from allergy symptoms, including hay fever. But, what is an allergy? What is an allergic reaction? What are common allergy symptoms? What allergy treatments are available?

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What is Pollen?

Pollen is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Pollen is an airborne allergen, which is picked up and carried by the wind. Various trees, grasses and weeds create pollen, which can cause hay fever, irritate your eyes and skin.

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