THE FIGHT IS IN US

THE FIGHT IS IN US

After recovering from COVID-19 earlier this year, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart decided to FIGHT IT FORWARD by donating his plasma

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FIGHT IT FORWARD

COVID-19 survivors: you’ve got a lot of fight in you.

Because your immune system fought off COVID-19, you now have antibodies in you that could help others fight it off too.

Please donate your COVID-19 plasma today. See if you qualify and find a donor center near you.

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Actor Dwyane The Rock Johnson explains why plasma donation is good
COVID-19 survivor Laura R. describes the steps she took to donate her convalescent plasma.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart explains why plasma donation is good.
Dr. Jerome Adams, 20th U.S. Surgeon General, is looking for heroes to donate COVID-19 plasma.
Dr. Eliseo Pèrez-Stable, Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health, urges people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma.
Plasma recipient Scott and plasma donor Abbie talk about the "life changing and life saving" impact plasma has had on them both.
Mare was able to quickly recover from COVID-19, but was even quicker to donate her plasma multiple times.
View this infographic to learn more about the latest ways to prevent, treat, and recover from COVID-19.

STEPS YOU CAN TAKE AFTER EXPOSURE

  • Exposed or Symptomatic:

    If you’ve been exposed or have symptoms, self-isolate, use Coronavirus Self-Checker, and get tested.

  • Confirmed Diagnosis:

    Consult with your physician immediately. They can recommend steps you can take to recover at home.

  • Early Treatment:

    Your physician can determine if you qualify for Monoclonal Antibody treatment. This treatment is most effective if given as soon as possible.

  • Hospitalized:

    Your physician may recommend Convalescent Plasma Therapy and/or Remdesivir upon admission. Dexamethasone may also be considered as part of your treatment.

  • Recovered:

    14 days after symptoms end, please consider donating plasma to help others. Donations should begin as early as possible after recovery.

  • Long-Term Effects:

    If you have lingering symptoms, be sure to consult your physician and/or a post-COVID care center.

STEPS WE CAN TAKE TOGETHER

  • Consider getting a COVID-19 vaccine

  • Wear a mask

  • Wash your hands

  • Practice social distancing

  • Opt in for exposure notifications;
    Participate in contact tracing

  • Consider participating in clinical trials