High‐Dose Monthly Vitamin D for Prevention of Acute Respiratory Infection in Older Long‐Term Care Residents: A Randomized Clinical Trial

To determine the efficacy and safety of high‐dose vitamin D supplementation for prevention of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in older long‐term care residents.

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