Improving vaccines for the elderly by blocking inflammation

(University College London) By identifying why skin immunity declines in old age, a UCL-led research team has found that an anti-inflammatory pill could help make vaccines more effective for elderly people.The study, published today in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found that an excessive inflammation reaction in older people can obstruct the immune system.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news