Table 2.
Simulated impact of targeting COVID-19 vaccinations by age.
| Age (years) | Population vaccinated, N (%) | Cases averted, N (%) | Deaths averted, N (%) | DALYs averted, N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 + | 1,290,094 (3) | 8300 (2) | 3100 (34) | 20,000 (13) |
| 70–79 | 2,200,746 (6) | 19,000 (5) | 2100 (24) | 29,000 (19) |
| 60–69 | 3,671,923 (10) | 49,000 (12) | 1900 (21) | 39,000 (26) |
| 50–59 | 4,614,529 (12) | 65,000 (16) | 1100 (12) | 32,000 (21) |
| 40–49 | 4,832,598 (13) | 62,000 (15) | 480 (5) | 18,000 (12) |
| 30–39 | 5,068,999 (14) | 67,000 (16) | 210 (2) | 9900 (6) |
| 20–29 | 5,539,817 (15) | 66,000 (16) | 79 (1) | 4600 (3) |
*Excludes residents of long-term care facilities (skilled nursing facilities and assisted-living facilities).