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DeSantis Blasts FDA Revocation of EUA for Monoclonal Antibodies
2022-01-26
[Epoch Times] Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is "hopping mad" over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to effectively pull emergency use authorization of monoclonal antibody treatments and has vowed to "fight back."

On Jan. 25, more than 2,000 Floridians woke up to emails and text messages telling them their appointments to receive monoclonal therapies were canceled due to the FDA’s decision, the governor’s office reported.

"Without a shred of clinical data to support this action [President Joe] Biden has forced trained medical professionals to choose between treating their patients or breaking the law," DeSantis said in a press statement.

"There are real world implications to Biden’s medical authoritarianism—American’s access to treatments is now subject to the whims of a failing president."
Posted by:Bobby

#5  Gummint out of:

Schools
Health
Speech
Gun ownership
Banking
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-01-26 18:13  

#4  Biden's denial of this safe, proven, FDA-approved treatment is nothing short of evil.

From Colorado's UC Health website:
Frequently asked questions about monoclonal antibody therapy

Can monoclonal antibodies treat COVID-19?

Increasing data from clinical trials show that when used early in the course of COVID-19, monoclonal antibodies can reduce the need to be admitted to the hospital and decrease the risk of death. For the greatest effect, treatment should be given as soon as possible, ideally within the first week after the start of symptoms.

Under the FDA Emergency Use Authorization, COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies can be used in people who are early in their disease course, not hospitalized for COVID-19, and are at high risk for getting very sick.

How long does it take for monoclonal antibody therapy to work?

Healing from COVID-19 is different for each patient. This is true even for patients who have been given monoclonal antibody therapy. Some symptoms will improve soon after the treatment. The main job of the antibodies is to keep the infection from getting worse. The goal is to avoid the most serious problems. These include being admitted to the hospital and death. If symptoms do get worse after having monoclonal antibody therapy, please get medical help.

For relief of minor symptoms such as a headache or body aches, over-the-counter medicines can be taken (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen).

Will I be protected from getting COVID-19 again after having monoclonal antibody therapy?

The effect of the treatment will last around 90 days. This is based on the normal amount of time that these antibodies stay active in the body. Monoclonal antibody therapy may give you some protection from getting sick again from COVID-19 during those 90 days. However, wearing a mask in public places is still important if you have a weakened immune system or if you are at increased risk for getting very sick.

Are monoclonal antibodies safe?

Monoclonal antibodies have been shown to be safe in clinical trials, with a rate of adverse reactions that was not different from placebo. Allergic reactions are possible but are rare.
Posted by: Merrick Ferret   2022-01-26 18:09  

#3  Uh, Fauci said he's science. Will that do, Bobby?
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2022-01-26 17:34  

#2  Biden's boys say they don't work on Omicron.

Nobody knows diddly0doot about Omicron, and there can't be any 'science' to back up Joe's position.

Show me the science!
Posted by: Bobby   2022-01-26 14:42  

#1  Somebody here is lying. DeSantis says the antibodies work and Biden says they don't. Who to believe?
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2022-01-26 13:05  

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