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COVID antivrals in the elderly


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  • 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

 

Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 28 mins

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

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