Covid-19 and Immunity in the Elderly

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By:Hom Nath Chalise, Edwin Rosenberg

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jgm.v2i1.2049

Abstract:

Population ageing is an issue of worldwide importance. People are living longer due to advances in education, technology, medicine, food distribution, and public health. While the COVID-19 pandemic has significant global impacts, in many countries the elderlyface threats and challenges that are unique and disproportionately severe. One such threat is that aging results in a decline in immune function, meaning elderly bodies respond more slowly and less effectively to external threats like COVID-19. Responses at individual, family, community and societal levels should take into account the heightened vulnerability of older adults during this pandemic.

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