COVID-19 Prevention: Vaccines and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Questions will come up about 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines and the first ORAL med for post-exposure prophylaxis, ensitrelvir (Xocova).

For example, patients may wonder whether COVID-19 vaccines are still needed...or whether this new oral antiviral can take their place.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best tool we have to reduce the risk of severe disease, long COVID-19, hospitalization, and death.