Understanding immunosenescence and its impact on vaccination of older adults
Journal Title: | Vaccine 2020, Vol.38 (52), p.8264-8272 |
Main Author: | Allen, Jessica C |
Other Authors: | Toapanta, Franklin R , Chen, Wilbur , Tennant, Sharon M |
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Quelle: | Alma/SFX Local Collection |
Publisher: | Netherlands: Elsevier Ltd |
ID: | ISSN: 0264-410X |
Link: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33229108 |
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description: | Older adults are more susceptible to viral and bacterial infection, and experience higher incidence and severity of infectious diseases. Although vaccination is the most logical solution in preventing infectious diseases, primary vaccine responses in individuals aged ≥65 years-old fail to generate complete protection. This is presumably attributed to immunosenescence, a term that describes functional differences associated with the immune system and natural age advancement. Both the innate and adaptive immune systems experience age-related impairments that contribute to insufficient protection following vaccination. This review addresses current knowledge of age-related changes that affect vaccine responsiveness; including the deficits in innate cell functions, dampened humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, current vaccination schedules for older adults, and concludes with potential strategies for improving vaccine efficacy specifically for this age group. Due to an age-related decline in immunity and poor vaccine responses, infectious diseases remain a burden among the aged population. |
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