Pre-existing flu immunity impacts antibody quality following infection and vaccination

(University of Chicago Medical Center) New research by scientists at the University of Chicago suggests a person's antibody response to influenza viruses is dramatically shaped by their pre-existing immunity, and that the quality of this response differs in individuals who are vaccinated or naturally infected. Their results highlight the importance of receiving the annual flu vaccine to induce the most protective immune response.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news