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If you have Covid-19 You Have Treatment Options

MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TREATMENT FOR COVID-19 AVAILABLE NOW AT LOCAL SITE

If you test positive for COVID-19 and develop mild to moderate symptoms you can receive MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TREATMENT - without having to go to the hospital. A mobile treatment site is open right here in Amite. The site is fully approved by the Louisiana Department of Health and staffed with professional medical personnel. It’s the best way to keep our local hospitals available for emergencies and to treat people who need hospitalization.

HOW CAN YOU GET TREATMENT?
It’s easy, contact your local healthcare provider. They will contact the Louisiana Department of Health.

Florida Parishes Arena: 1301 NW CENTRAL AVE., AMITE, LA 70422 7 DAYS PER WEEK, 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. WALK-INS ACCEPTED No out of pocket, but bring insurance card.

Monoclonal antibodies have also been authorized as a preventive therapy for people who have been exposed to COVID-19 and are at risk of hospitalization or death. In situations where people are unable to get the shot, mAbs can be administered to adults and youth 12 years of age and older. For those who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, getting the shot is the best way to protect against the virus. It may take up to 2 hours wait time.

If you test positive for COVID-19 and begin to experience mild to moderate symptoms - MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TREATMENT could be the right treatment for you.

To view the flyer with QR code click HERE.

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