Up to 30% of aged care residents in some homes not taking up the Covid vaccination, new data shows

Federal health department investigation to target aged care facilities where rate of residents taking the vaccination is lowest

Up to 30% of residents in some aged care homes have not taken up a Covid-19 vaccination, according to new data that has prompted an investigation into the high rates of non-uptake.

Council on the Ageing chief executive Ian Yates said the most recent data shared with stakeholders was collated last week and showed most homes reported a refusal rate of between 5% and 15%.

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