Post-Paxlovid Rebounds Look Common, Contagious

Hello, it’s Carey in Boston, where I’m learning first hand the frustrations of being a post-Paxlovid Covid rebounder. But first…

I recently returned from vacation with Covid and, though my symptoms were mild, my doctor prescribed Paxlovid as a precautionary measure. I quickly improved, but not for long. I became one more person stuck at home with a post-Paxlovid Covid rebound. At least I’m in good company. Back in February, VA Boston Healthcare System Chief of Staff Michael Charness experienced a rebound after he took Paxlovid. He explored his illness the way a good physician-scientist does, storing his samples next to the yogurt in the family fridge and getting them analyzed. He even tweeted for the first time in his life to spread the word.