Publications by authors named "Jin-Gu Yun"
Int J Infect Dis
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study compares the second and third waves of COVID-19 in South Korea, focusing on epidemiologic features and public health responses.
- It found that the third wave had a longer duration, higher case fatality rate, and delays in implementing social distancing compared to the second wave.
- Significant differences in transmission patterns were noted, including lower local clusters but higher rates of personal contact and unknown transmission routes in the third wave.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the effects of administering influenza and pneumococcal vaccines together in older adults, focusing on immune response and safety concerns.
- Participants aged 60 and older were divided into three groups: one received both vaccines, another received only the pneumococcal vaccine, and the last received only the influenza vaccine, with assessments made on immune responses after vaccination.
- Results showed that administering both vaccines simultaneously did not affect the immune response or safety; all groups demonstrated strong antibody responses without any serious adverse events.
