Epidemiology of COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities during postvaccine period: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mohammad Rashidul HashanNicolas SmollGwenda ChapmanCatherine KingJacina WalkerMichael KirkDelwar AkbarRobert BooyGulam KhandakerPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
Our study reaffirmed the impact of vaccination as a key public health measure to minimise the burden of COVID-19 in ACFs. Facilities with higher crowding indexes should be prioritised for vaccination and should advocate for higher vaccination targets among staff and residents as a critical intervention strategy to minimise disease burden in this vulnerable population.