Incidence of COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization by Vaccination Status in Children and Adolescents During Omicron-Dominant Period in Japan: The VENUS Study

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Authors: Haruka Maeda, Michiko Toizumi, Ataru Igarashi, Megumi Maeda, Futoshi Oda, Haruhisa Fukuda
DOI: 10.3390/children13020183
Cited by: 0
References: 34

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Evidence regarding the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on children and adolescents remains limited, particularly in Japan. Thus, this study aimed to estimate incidence rates of COVID-19-associated hospitalization by vaccination status and evaluate the association between COVID-19 vaccination and COVID-19-associated hospitalization among individuals aged 6 months to

Fields of Study & Subjects

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 epidemiological studies Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Publication details

Journal / source
Children
Volume
13
Issue
2
Pages
183–183
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN