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Understanding and addressing post-pandemic apathy is crucial in the push to protect older, at-risk patients from serious disease, says Associate Professor Roy Rasalam, a clinician-researcher and trial investigator on COVID-19 vaccines, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

In this Q&A, the Melbourne doctor discusses the GP’s role in ensuring those over 70 are up to date with their COVID-19 boosters and have a written management plan in place should they need a course of oral antivirals. In addition, he shares a five-point checklist to help GPs choose the most appropriate oral antiviral.

Professor Rasalam is affiliated with the University of Melbourne, Alfred Health (Endocrinology department) and Sunshine Private Hospital (Momentum Clinical Research).