Immune response to influenza vaccination in the elderly is altered by chronic medication use
Abstract Background The elderly patient population is the most susceptible to influenza virus infection and its associated complications. Polypharmacy is common in the aged, who often have multiple co-morbidities. Previous studies have demonstrated that commonly used prescription drugs can have exte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Immunity & Ageing |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12979-018-0124-9 |