Number of averted COVID-19 cases and deaths attributable to reduced risk in vaccinated individuals in Japan

Summary: Background: In Japan, vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was initiated on 17 February 2021, mainly using messenger RNA vaccines and prioritizing health care professionals. Whereas nationwide vaccination alleviated the coronavirus disease 2019 (...

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Main Authors: Taishi Kayano, Misaki Sasanami, Tetsuro Kobayashi, Yura K. Ko, Kanako Otani, Motoi Suzuki, Hiroshi Nishiura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-11-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606522001869