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Today’s Infectious Disease News (6/14/22)

Israeli Study Shows Paxlovid to Reduce Risk of Severe Illness and Death

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Israeli Study Shows Paxlovid to Reduce Risk of Severe Illness and Death from COVID-19

A study out of Israel shows that Paxlovid is effective at preventing severe illness or death from COVID-19. The study indicates the medication may be most effective in patients who are older, immunosuppressed, or have a pre-existing neurological or cardiovascular disease. It was not shown to prevent severe disease among younger adults.

Full Story: Reuters

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