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  • Going Viral

COVID Update – Epidemiology, boosters, antivirals, future

Expert/s: Prof Kristine Macartney

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Going Viral Episode 188

In this episode:

  • A look at our local and national infection rates
  • Third and fourth boosters – more data on benefits
  • Influenza and other respiratory infections will cause a problem sooner or later
  • The antivirals – Paxlovid and Lagevrio
  • What does the medium to long term future look like?

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Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 46 mins

Guest: Prof Kristine Macartney, Infectious Disease Specialist
 

Last Updated: 14 Apr, 2022

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