Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kanako Otani"
- Kanako Otani's recent research primarily focuses on the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2, including characteristics of COVID-19 transmission, vaccine effectiveness, and the impact of infection variants on different age groups within Japan.
- Notable studies include an investigation on the protective effects of prior COVID-19 infection and vaccination against reinfection with the BA.5 Omicron subvariant, as well as an analysis of the increased risk of transmission among children and adolescents during the Omicron wave.
- Otani also emphasizes the importance of understanding the transmission dynamics of COVID-19 in various social settings and evaluates the effectiveness of public health measures implemented during different pandemic phases in Japan.
