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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI think Trump and Pence are getting antibody serum as a prevention
So, I think it's wishful thinking on our part that Trump gets Covid 19. Both Trump and Pence probably have an elite, expensive immunity.
Human's exposed to rabies receive rabies immunoglobulin. Hence antibody serums are a temporary form of immunization. Of course, the MAGATS and underlings don't have immunity.
I could be wrong, but his cavalier behavior indicates he is not worried about catching it.
Common side effects include pain at the site of injection, fever, and headache.[1] Severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may rarely occur.[3] Use during pregnancy is not known to harm the baby.[1] It works by binding to the rabies virus before it can enter nerve tissue.[1] After the virus has entered the central nervous system, rabies immunoglobulin is no longer useful.[1]
The use of rabies immunoglobulin in the form of blood serum dates from 1891.[4] Use become common within medicine in the 1950s.[5] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the safest and most effective medicines needed in a health system.[6] Rabies immunoglobulin is expensive and hard to come by in the developing world.[7] In the United States it is estimated to be more than 1,000.00 USD per dose.[8] It is made from the blood plasma of people or horses who have high levels of the antibody in their blood.[1][8] The horse version is less expensive but has a higher rate of side effects.[8][5]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies_immunoglobulin
The use of convalescent plasma collected from previously infected individuals to passively-transfer antibodies in order to protect or treat humans dates back almost 100 years, with some evidence for benefit against rabies, hepatitis B, polio, measles, influenza, Ebola and other pathogens1,2. Results from small case series during the prior MERS and SARS coronavirus outbreaks documented safety and faster viral clearance following convalescent plasma administration, particularly when given early in the disease course.
https://www.hematology.org/covid-19/covid-19-and-convalescent-plasma
hlthe2b
(102,379 posts)and it is NOT without significant risks of a systemic adverse reaction.
Would they give it to them if they were known to be significantly exposed and/or infected? Sure. Would they keep giving it continually to ensure they had some immunity? Not unless they were friggin insane.
I saw that article in hematology.
I'm not certain about all the ins and outs, risks etc.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,869 posts)that his valet had the virus. Trump doesnt care about other people; hes afraid hell get it too. If he were being treated with something that would make him immune he wouldnt be upset.
2naSalit
(86,802 posts)by not being able to control what comes out of his mouth. He'd be bragging about it.
Hugin
(33,207 posts)No doubt, they would do it.
However, they're going to have to range fairly afar from their familiars to obtain it.
doc03
(35,382 posts)Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)They have plenty of spare Trumps and Pences in the White House basement. You just drag a new one out if needs be.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)Top secret.
global1
(25,272 posts)"Mr. President you and your family seem to have weathered the coronavirus well and you all remain as healthy as ever. What can you tell the American People that you personally do in order not to contract the coronavirus yourself? What tips can you give them that you do that can help more American's remain healthy and virus free?"
I'd really be interested in HIS answer and not what people here at DU think he does or has done for him.
We know he doesn't self-distance. He doesn't wear a mask or gloves. He touches his face. He's traveling again. So - what's his secret? What can he tell us - the American People - that we can do so that we can be as healthy as he and his family?
LeftInTX
(25,565 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,721 posts)global1
(25,272 posts)2naSalit
(86,802 posts)samnsara
(17,640 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Johnny2X2X
(19,118 posts)If he thought it would reduce his chances of getting Covid-19 by 5% if he sucked the brains out with a straw of 40 Five year old children each week, he'd be rounding up 5 year old children by the truck load.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)He's never stopped imprisoning refugee babies.
And we have no idea where they are disappearing to.
Doreen
(11,686 posts)Pence prays it away every day. Did you all forget that?
bigtree
(86,005 posts)...with laser pointers wedged up their butts.
brooklynite
(94,745 posts)LeftInTX
(25,565 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,869 posts)He's gone tweet-silent.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Fucking vampires.