New Monoclonal Antibody

Leading Fight on COVID-19

Bamlanivimab is a treatment option for people with COVID-19 who:

  • • Age 12 or older
  • • Weigh 88 piunds or more
  • • Have had mild to moderate symptopms for 10 days or less
  • • Are at high risk to get very sick from COVID-19

For Adults, bamlanivimab may be an option if you:

  • • Age 65 or older
  • • Have obesity, with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher
  • • Have diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or a condition that weakens the immune system
  • • Take medication that weakens the immune system
  • • Are age 55 or older and have heart disease, high blood pressure, or a long-term lung disease

For Pediatric patients age 12-17, bamlanivimab may be an option if you:

  • • Have obesity, with a BMI higher than 85 percent of patients your same age or gender
  • • Have heart disease, sickle cell disease, or a long-term lung disease
  • • Have a developmental condition, like cerebral palsy
  • • Regularly use medical technology, like a ventilator or feeding tube

If you are not sure if BAMLANIVIMAB is right for you, Please EMAIL us covid@dgfphysicians.com or Call 409-813-1677