Immunocompromised adults show weaker response to RSV vaccines

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that people 60 years or older with weakened immunity -; primarily organ transplant recipients who take immunosuppressive medications to reduce the risk of rejection and others with immune system disorders -; do not respond as strongly to vaccines against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as people in the same age group with normal immune function.

Seniors on Immunosuppressant Show Weaker Vaccine Responses

medindia.net - 31/12/2024 10:38

Discover how RSV vaccines perform in seniors with compromised immunity, especially organ transplant recipients.

Has RSV Vaccine Hesitancy Subsided?

drugs.com - 27/12/2024 11:12

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Confidence in Vaccines Both Steady and Rising in U.S. Adults

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China Faces Surge in Respiratory Illnesses: What You Need to Know

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UKHSA data shows Christmas rise in flu

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'Quad-demic' threat looms as winter viruses surge across US

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HMPV in India: Know the symptoms across all age groups

times of india - 07/Jan 02:36

The spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has caused global concern, particularly affecting infants, older adults, and those with weakened immunity....

HMPV in India: Know the symptoms across all age groups

times of india - 07/Jan 02:36

The spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has caused global concern, particularly affecting infants, older adults, and those with weakened immunity....