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ArticleScientific reports2025

Joint analysis of time-varying effect of vaccine and antiviral drug for preventing severe complications and mortality.

Jialiang Jiang, Kwok Fai Lam, Eric Ho Yin Lau, Guosheng Yin, Yun Lin, Benjamin John Cowling

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Jialiang JiangDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial Science, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, China.
Kwok Fai LamDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial Science, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, China. hrntlkf@hku.hk.
Eric Ho Yin LauLaboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, China.
Guosheng YinDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial Science, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, China.
Yun LinLaboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, China.
Benjamin John CowlingLaboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, China.

Funding

Health Bureau CID-HKU2-12Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee T11-705/21-N
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigated the time-varying effects of vaccines and oral antiviral drugs in preventing severe COVID-19 complications and mortality in Hong Kong. Utilizing data from hospitalized patients diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 between March 15, 2022, and November 30, 2022, the study employed the Andersen-Gill model with time-dependent explanatory variables to address immortal time bias. Results demonstrate that both vaccines and oral antivirals offered time-dependent protection, with vaccines showing significant waning effects after the fourth dose. Oral antivirals were most effective if administered within five days of diagnosis. Understanding these temporal effects is crucial for optimizing intervention strategies and improving clinical outcomes. The study also underscores the importance of considering pharmacodynamics and vaccination schedules in combating COVID-19.

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Antiviral AgentsCOVID-19COVID-19 Drug TreatmentCOVID-19 VaccinesAdministration, OralAdultAgedFemaleHong KongHumansMaleMiddle AgedSARS-CoV-2Time FactorsAntiviral AgentsCOVID-19 VaccinesComirnatyCoronaVacMolnupiravirNirmatrelvirRitonavirSARS-CoV-2

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PMCPMC11830013

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