What is Paxlovid Rebound?

08/26/2022 11:56 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

We've read about President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden experiencing Paxlovid rebound following their initial positive COVID diagnosis.  What is Paxlovid rebound and should I be concerned?

You think that you are done-you've quarantined for five days and continue to wear a mask when you are out, and you took Paxlovid, as prescribed by your doctor.  Some individuals who take Paxlovid, and others who test positive but don't take Paxlovid, can  experience a rebound case of Covid-19, including a reappearance of symptoms or positive tests just days after completing treatment and testing negative.

The good news is that the vast majority of people who have a rebound case of Covid-19 after taking Paxlovid have mild symptoms. Sometimes they may come back stronger, as is the case of Dr. Fauci.

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, about 4 million courses of Paxlovid have been administered as of mid-August, but there are no additional details about the demographics or health status of those that have received it.

Read more at CNN What you should know about Paxlovid Rebound 

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