The publication of this infographic was funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Shionogi Inc. (U.S.).
This infographic reviews the persistent burden of COVID-19 in vulnerable populations and the clinical rationale for early post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). It outlines why vaccines alone may not provide full protection, the high transmissibility of Omicron sublineages, and how timely PEP interventions may help reduce viral load, household spread, and severe outcomes in high-risk groups.
Discover:
- COVID-19’s burden remains high – How do hospitalization and mortality rates compare with influenza and RSV in vulnerable populations?
- Vaccines alone may not be enough – What happens when immunity wanes and high-risk groups remain susceptible?
- The role of PEP – Why is the timing of intervention critical for reducing viral load, transmission, and severe outcomes?
