T cell immunity to influenza in older adults: A pathophysiological framework for development of more effective vaccines

One of the most profound public health consequences of immune senescence is reflected in an increased susceptibility to influenza and other acute respiratory illnesses, as well as a loss of influenza vaccine effectiveness in older people. Common medical conditions and mental and psychosocial health...

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Main Authors: Janet E McElhaney, George A Kuchel, Susan eSwain, Laura eHaynes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2016.00041/full