Many patients with weak immune systems don’t realize their Evusheld Covid-19 medicine is as effective as in the past

Many patients with weak immune systems don't realize their Covid-19 medicine isn't as effective as it used to be | CNN Judy Salins considers herself a smart, empowered patient, but until this week, she had no idea that the medicine she takes to defend herself against Covid-19 isn't protecting her as well as it used to. Elizabeth Cohen,Naomi Thomas CNN

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The medicine is called Evusheld, and its effectiveness is waning dramatically because new Covid-19 subvariants are taking center stage, and the drug doesn’t neutralize all of them.

About 7 million Americans are immune-compromised and could benefit from Evusheld, which helps prevent Covid-19 infection.

Advocates for this group say the government hasn’t done nearly enough to get the word out, and many vulnerable people are unaware that the medicine’s power is waning in the face of the new subvariants. As Evusheld loses its power, people who take it may need to consider extra steps to protect themselves, such as avoiding crowds or regularly wearing masks.

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