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Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatments Available Now
Monoclonal antibody treatments (MAB) can prevent hospitalization or death in high-risk patients with COVID-19 and are widely available in Florida.
If you are 12 years and older and are at high risk for severe illness due to COVID-19, you are eligible for this treatment. Treatment is free and vaccination status does not matter. Learn more here.
To Find State-Supported MAB Locations in Florida, click here
To Make an Appointment at a State of Florida site, click here
To Find Other Monoclonal Antibody sites, click here
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19
Monoclonal antibody treatments can prevent hospitalization or death in high-risk patients with COVID-19 and are widely available in Florida.
- Treatment is free and vaccination status does not matter. If you are 12 years and older and are at high risk for severe illness due to COVID-19, you are eligible for this treatment.
- In clinical trials, monoclonal antibody treatment showed a 70% reduction in hospitalization and death.
- For high-risk patients who have been exposed to someone with COVID19, Regeneron can give you temporary immunity to decrease your odds of catching the infection by over 80%.
State-Supported Locations in Florida
Bay County
Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th Street, Panama City, FL 32405
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island
Open daily 9 AM to 7 PM
C.B. Smith Park, 900 North Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Jacksonville Public Library, 304 North Main Street, Jacksonville
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Kings Forest Park, 8008 East Chelsea Street, Tampa
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Lee County
Old Bonita Springs Library, 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Okaloosa County
NW Florida Fairgrounds, 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton Beach
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando
Open daily 9 AM to 7 PM
Fasano Center, 11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Ormond Beach Senior and Neighborhood Dining Site, 351 Andrews Street, Ormond Beach
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
West Gate Park, 3691 Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach
Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
To Make an Appointment at a State of Florida site click here
To Find Other Monoclonal Antibody sites, click here
Monoclonal antibody treatments can be prescribed by health care providers to individuals 12 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and hospitalization.
However, to support Governor DeSantis’ initiative, there is currently a standing order in Florida signed by the State Surgeon General that allows patients to receive this treatment without a prescription or referral if administered by an eligible health care provider. Such referrals are not required at any of the State of Florida monoclonal antibody treatment sites and treatments are available at no cost to patients.
The antibodies help the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the virus. According to the treatment guidelines, they should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis. By providing access to these treatments at these new sites, Governor DeSantis is alleviating demand on hospital resources and further making sure that Floridians have access to all potential treatments that can help them recover from COVID-19.
For more information, call the Florida Department of Health Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Support Line: 850-344-9637
AUGUST 20 2021 – The Florida Hospital Association, the state’s leading voice for hospitals and health systems, provided the following update today on COVID-19 in the state. Statewide data is derived from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
HHS Statewide COVID-19 Update:
Current Confirmed COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 16,849
Percent of Previous Peak (7/23/20): 166%
Total New COVID-19 Cases: Not yet updated by HHS
Inpatient Bed Availability (all patients): 14%
Inpatient ICU Bed Availability (adults): 6.9%
Percent of Inpatients with Confirmed COVID-19 (all patients): 34%
Source: COVID-19 Reported Patient Impact and Hospital Capacity by State
FHA Hospital Update:
The following information is being released by the Florida Hospital Association from a survey of hospitals completed Thursday, August 19, 2021. This survey reflects responses from hospitals representing 80% of Florida’s acute care hospital beds.
- COVID-19 patients in ICU: 21.7% (steady from 8/16)
- COVID-19 patients on ventilator: 16.0% (steady from 8/16)
- COVID-19 patients transferred from nursing homes/long-term care: 2.6% (steady from 8/16)
- Hospitals expecting critical staffing shortage in next 7 days: 77.0% (1.4% increase from 8/16)
- Hospitals expanding into non-care areas in next 7 days: 30.9% (1.7% increase from 8/16)
“Through the powerful voices of our frontline health care heroes comes the life-saving pleas for Floridians to get vaccinated. In partnership with the Florida Medical Association, we are sharing public service announcements to raise awareness about the threat of the Delta variant, especially on younger Floridians,” said Mary C. Mayhew, President and CEO, Florida Hospital Association. “Half the COVID-19 cases at a major Florida hospital system are under 40 – the threat is real. Get vaccinated to protect yourself. Get vaccinated to ensure you will be there for your family.”
The Florida Hospital Association will continue communicating with all Florida hospitals and state officials and provide additional updates as events warrant.
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About the Florida Hospital Association Founded in 1927, the Florida Hospital Association is the leading voice for health care in the State of Florida. Through representation and advocacy, education and informational services, the Florida Hospital Association supports the mission of more than 200 hospitals and health care systems to provide the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Led by President and CEO Mary Mayhew, the Florida Hospital Association has offices in Tallahassee and Orlando and is governed by a Board of Trustees and officers elected by the member institutions. For more information, visit www.fha.org.
On Friday August 20, 2021,the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a monthly update of data that provides a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the Medicare population. The updated data show over 4.5 million COVID-19 cases among the Medicare population and over 1.2 million COVID-19 hospitalizations.
The updated snapshot covers the period from January 1, 2020 to June 19, 2021. It is based on Medicare Fee-for-Service claims and Medicare Advantage encounter data CMS received by July 16, 2021.
To view the updated snapshot visit: https://www.cms.gov/research-statistics-data-systems/preliminary-medicare-covid-19-data-snapshot
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is offering appointments for the Pfizer- BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine is available to individuals 12 years of age and older while the Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen vaccine is available to individuals 18 years of age and older. The vaccines will be offered by appointment at the following locations:
• Health District Center – DOH-Miami-Dade site 1350 NW 14 Street, Miami Florida 33125
• Little Haiti Clinic – DOH-Miami-Dade site 300 NE 80 Terrace, Miami Florida 33138
• West Perrine Clinic – DOH-Miami-Dade site 18255 Homestead Avenue, Miami Florida 33157
• West Dade Clinic – DOH-Miami-Dade site 11865 SW 26th Street, Miami, Florida 33175
• City of Sweetwater
250 SW 114th Avenue, Sweetwater, Florida 33174
• Hialeah Gardens Library
13451 NW 107th Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018
• City of Miami Springs
1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida 33166
To schedule an appointment, follow the attached link on google chrome https://public.domo.com/cards/v2mAg
All individuals under the age of 18 receiving a vaccine must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must complete the COVID-19 vaccine screening and consent form.
As per State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees’ Public Health Advisory issued on April 29, 2021, vaccine access and eligibility is expanded to any individual in Florida who is present in Florida for the purpose of providing goods or services for the benefit of residents and visitors of the state.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.