Vaccines for the elderly: current use and future challenges
Abstract Age-related changes of the immune system contribute to increased incidence and severity of infections in the elderly. Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent infections and vaccination recommendations in most countries include specific guidelines for the elderly. Vaccination ag...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Immunity & Ageing |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12979-017-0107-2 |