COVID antivirals in the elderly

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In this episode:

  • Educate patients that COVID is current and understanding the simple things patients can practice ensuring they do not get severe infections
  • What are the relevant vaccination guidelines for different age cohorts
  • Key role of antivirals, if started on time; how they reduce severity of COVID as well as Long COVID
  • What are the potential side effects and contraindications of antivirals, and which antiviral should you choose
  • Understand which patients are most vulnerable for Long COVID and what can be done to prevent Long COVID through management plans
  • Understand what measures patients can take to prevent getting COVID

 

Experts: Prof Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist

Host: Dr Marita Long, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 28 mins

 

Last Updated: 5 Dec, 2024

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