Immune Response Deteriorates From the Outside In as We Age - Technology Networks

New findings from the University of Arizona indicate that lymph nodes close to the skin deteriorate as we age, resulting in a weakened immune response to skin infections and vaccines delivered through the skin.

It is well established that older adults are more susceptible to infection and their immune systems less capable of generating a strong immune response. Now, a new University of Arizona Health Scienc… [+6411 chars]

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