Vaccination of older adults: Influenza, pneumococcal disease, herpes zoster, COVID-19 and beyond.

ABSTRACT: Preserving good health in old age is of utmost importance to alleviate societal, economic and health care-related challenges caused by an aging society. The prevalence and severity of many infectious diseases is higher in older adults, and in addition to the acute disease, long-term sequelae, such as exacerbation of underlying chronic disease, onset of frailty or increased long-term care dependency, are frequent. Prevention of infections e.g. by vaccination is therefore an important measure to ensure healthy aging and preserve quality of life. Several vaccines are specifically recommended for older adults in many countries, and in the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic older adults were among the first target groups for vaccination due to their high risk for severe disease. This review highlights

SUBMITTER: Weinberger B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8501352 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature