Significant Increase in Excess Deaths after Repeated COVID-19 Vaccination in Japan

Although Japan recorded the world's highest rate of COVID-19 messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccination doses per capita, COVID-19 cases and deaths exploded after the emergence of the Omicron variant, followed by a significant increase in excess deaths in 2022 and 2023. Although several hypotheses have been proposed to explain these phenomena, the truth remains to be established because sufficient studies and data disclosures have not been conducted to adequately investigate the possible contribution of mRNA vaccines. The causes of the excess deaths from not only COVID-19 but also other factors after repeated mRNA vaccinations must be elucidated, given this could provide valuable information to help combat future infectious disease outbreaks.

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JMA Journal
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.31662/jmaj.2024-0298
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Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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Significant Increase in Excess Deaths after Repeated COVID-19 Vaccination in Japan

Takeshi Nitta, Hideki Kakeya, Yukari Kamijima, Takayuki Miyazawa
4 citations
JMA Journal
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
8.67
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Significant Increase in Excess Deaths after Repeated COVID-19 Vaccination in Japan

Takeshi Nitta, Hideki Kakeya, Yukari Kamijima, Takayuki Miyazawa
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Abstract

Although Japan recorded the world's highest rate of COVID-19 messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccination doses per capita, COVID-19 cases and deaths exploded after the emergence of the Omicron variant, followed by a significant increase in excess deaths in 2022 and 2023. Although several hypotheses have been proposed to explain these phenomena, the truth remains to be established because sufficient studies and data disclosures have not been conducted to adequately investigate the possible contribution of mRNA vaccines. The causes of the excess deaths from not only COVID-19 but also other factors after repeated mRNA vaccinations must be elucidated, given this could provide valuable information to help combat future infectious disease outbreaks.

JMA JournalVol. 8(2)
University of Tsukuba (JP), Tokyo University of Science (JP), Kyoto Human Rights Research Institute (JP)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
8.67
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