What you need to know about antibody therapies as potential COVID vaccine substitute
Millions of Americans with compromised immune systems may not be protected by vaccination. But scientists are testing a potential workaround: monoclonal antibodies.
By: KGTV Staff
and last updated 2021-04-28 15:14:45-04
SAN DIEGO â Shortly after Jay Heydt got the COVID-19 vaccine, he signed up for a clinical trial to measure his immune response. He knew his odds of producing antibodies were low.
Heydt has leukemia. Heâs one of the millions of Americans with a compromised immune system who may not be protected by vaccination.
âUnfortunately, I felt obligated to really kind of remain quarantined even after having the vaccine just as a precautionary measure,â he said.
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and last updated 2021-04-27 14:53:26-04
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) Shortly after Jay Heydt got the COVID-19 vaccine, he signed up for a clinical trial to measure his immune response. He knew his odds of producing antibodies were low.
Heydt has leukemia. Heâs one of the millions of Americans with a compromised immune system who may not be protected by vaccination.