COVID-19 prevention   

What you can do to hug again

There are several measures you can take to help stay protected against COVID-19, even if you are immunocompromised. Using multiple layers of prevention can help provide the best protection. Below are some options available in Canada.

Therapeutic options

 

What is it?

What does it do?

How soon does
it work?

How long does
it last?

Monoclonal
Antibodies

A copy of a natural antibody aimed at neutralizing the virus.

Protect against infection or treat an illness.

Almost immediately.

They have the potential to last many months.

Vaccines

Agents that start an immune response.

Help the body prevent infection.

The immune response develops a few weeks after vaccination.

Expected to provide long-term protection.

Monoclonal
Antibodies

What is it?

A copy of a natural antibody aimed at neutralizing the virus.

What does it do?

Protect against infection or treat an illness.

How soon does it work?

Almost immediately.

How long does it last?

They have the potential to last many months.

Vaccines

What is it?

Agents that start an immune response.

What does it do?

Help the body prevent infection.

How soon does it work?

The immune response develops a few weeks after vaccination.

How long does it last?

Expected to provide long-term protection.

Find out more about which therapeutic options may be available to you at the Canadian Public Health Agency here: www.cpha.ca

Public health measures

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Masking

Physical
Distancing

Cleaning Hands

Ventilation

Staying Home
When Sick

Ask your doctor about COVID-19 prevention options.

Get the complete discussion guide.