A promising collection of studies suggests taking antivirals such as Paxlovid during an infection could reduce the risk of developing long COVID.
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Two antiviral drugs are available in Australia, but one is prescribed more routinely. Here’s what you need to know as we navigate the eighth COVID wave.
People in disadvantaged communities are less likely to access COVID antivirals. That needs to change.
In particular, a drug called Evusheld could offer protection for people who are vulnerable – but the UK isn’t offering it.
Analysis of Victoria’s winter COVID wave found Paxlovid and Lagevrio reduced the risk of hospitalisation and death. The results were better for Paxlovid, but not everyone can take it.
This guidance replaces previous conditional recommendations for the use of these drugs and is based on emerging evidence that they’re not likely to work against omicron.
We hear a lot about drug-resistant bacteria. The same thing can happen with viruses.
After testing positive for COVID, your medicine prescription will depend on the severity of your symptoms and any other health conditions you have.
Based on certain criteria, New Zealand is clearly ‘winning’. But getting policy settings right over the long haul is about more than just having the most favourable assessment on selected criteria.
Here’s who is eligible, the benefits and side effects to consider.
An infectious disease doctor discusses the use, benefits and availability of a drug to prevent severe COVID-19.
Earlier detection and treatment of COVID-19 by health care providers in pharmacies could help prevent surges in infection rates and severe illness.
Paxlovid is one potential COVID drug for use at home. The idea is these can potentially be prescribed at the first sign of infection to prevent serious illness and death.
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