Vaccines for the elderly: current use and future challenges

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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Main Author: Birgit Weinberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Subjects:
Vaccine
Elderly
Aging
Immunosenescence
Influenza
Herpes zoster
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12979-017-0107-2

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