Immuncompromised New Mexicans urged by Dept. of Health to get new treatment to boost immune system

NMDOH is urging New Mexicans to get both their fourth shot and Evusheld to give them better protection in case they catch COVID-19

Immuncompromised New Mexicans urged by Dept. of Health to get new treatment to boost immune system

The New Mexico Dept. of Health is urging thousands of New Mexicans to contact their health care provider immediately to get a new treatment that can help boost a person's immune system.NMDOH said there are roughly 30,000 New Mexicans who are considered immunocompromised to get "Evusheld." These people can include those getting chemotherapy, have recently received an organ transplant, have HIV/AIDs, etc. NMDOH said Evusheld is a "longer acting" treatment option. Doctors with NMDOH told KOAT that scientific studies show that Evusheld bolsters the immunity for those with suppressed immune systems.NMDOH is urging New Mexicans to get both their fourth shot and Evusheld to give them better protection in case they catch COVID-19."It's an effective treatment that will dramatically lower the risk of getting COVID," Dr. David Scrase, the health secretary, said. "Now any prescribing provider in New Mexico can prescribe the drug."Nationwide, there's a shortage of Evusheld but NMDOH said not in New Mexico.

The New Mexico Dept. of Health is urging thousands of New Mexicans to contact their health care provider immediately to get a new treatment that can help boost a person's immune system.

NMDOH said there are roughly 30,000 New Mexicans who are considered immunocompromised to get "Evusheld." These people can include those getting chemotherapy, have recently received an organ transplant, have HIV/AIDs, etc.

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NMDOH said Evusheld is a "longer acting" treatment option. Doctors with NMDOH told KOAT that scientific studies show that Evusheld bolsters the immunity for those with suppressed immune systems.

NMDOH is urging New Mexicans to get both their fourth shot and Evusheld to give them better protection in case they catch COVID-19.

"It's an effective treatment that will dramatically lower the risk of getting COVID," Dr. David Scrase, the health secretary, said. "Now any prescribing provider in New Mexico can prescribe the drug."

Nationwide, there's a shortage of Evusheld but NMDOH said not in New Mexico.