AstraZeneca applies for approval of antibody treatment that provides passive immunity against COVID-19 for up to a year according to the press release. Indicated for vulnerable people who are immunocompromised or who have not responded to the vaccine.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 4, 2021

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Health Canada to review AstraZeneca’s antibody therapy that could prevent COVID-19

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