Estimating the number of severe COVID-19 cases and COVID-19-related deaths averted by a nationwide vaccination campaign in Republic of Korea [PDF]
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2023 Objectives The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency promotes vaccination by regularly providing information on its benefits for reducing the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Ji Hae Hwang +9 more
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mRNA vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) and B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant transmission from home care cases to household contacts in South Korea [PDF]
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2022 Objectives Household contacts of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are exposed to a high risk of viral transmission, and secondary incidence is an important indicator of community transmission.
Hanul Park +4 more
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Results of contact tracing for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages (BA.4, BA.5, BA.2.75) and the household secondary attack risk [PDF]
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2023 Objectives This study aimed to assess the contact tracing outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sub-lineages BA.4, BA.5, and BA.2.75 within Republic of Korea, and to generate foundational data for responding to ...
Mi Yu +9 more
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The effectiveness of Paxlovid treatment in long-term care facilities in South Korea during the outbreak of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 [PDF]
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2022 Objectives On November 5, 2021, Pfizer Inc. announced Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir+ritonavir) as a treatment method that could reduce the risk of hospitalization or death for patients with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods From February 6,
Hanul Park +8 more
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Analysis of pregnant women with critically severe COVID-19 in Korea from February 2020 and December 2021 [PDF]
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2023 Objectives This study aimed to describe the characteristics and risk factors for severe disease in pregnant women infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the early days of the COVID-19 epidemic in Korea to the predominant period of the ...
Ji Joo Lee +3 more
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Characteristics of COVID-19 outbreaks and risk factors for transmission at an army training center in South Korea from June to August 2021 [PDF]
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2022 Objectives It is crucial to establish the characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks at army training centers to develop preventive measures.
U Jin Cho +9 more
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Risk factors for transmission in a COVID-19 cluster infection in a high school in the Republic of Korea [PDF]
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2023 Objectives This study aimed to examine the scale, characteristics, risk factors, and modes of transmission in a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak at a high school in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jin-Hwan Jeon +5 more
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Vaccines, 2021 Increased awareness of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) can disrupt vaccination programs. In South Korea, a report of alleged influenza vaccine-related deaths attracted significant media attention in 2020.
Yunhyung Kwon +12 more
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Shanghai yufang yixue, 2022 ObjectiveTo understand the cooperative work and mechanism in the corona virus disease 2019 containment action by the support-to-Hebei epidemiological investigation group formed by five provinces， summarize the existing challenges， and discuss the ...
ZENG Jinshui +7 more
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Brain Sciences, 2023 Schizophrenia has been associated with premorbid poor educational performance and low educational attainment (EA). However, some studies have found positive associations between psychotic disorders and excellent scholastic performance.
Hugo Cano-Ramirez +2 more
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