Immune Aging Basics

Why immune function changes with age, and what those changes mean for health.

106 What Is Immunosenescence? 107 Why Does the Immune System Decline With Age? 108 Immunosenescence and Inflammaging 109 Why Are Older Adults More Vulnerable to Infection? 110 Why Does Cancer Risk Rise With Age? 111 Why Do Vaccines Lose Effectiveness With Age? 112 Why Does Recovery Slow Down With Age? 113 Why Does Chronic Inflammation Rise With Age? 114 Immunosenescence and metabolic-aging 115 Immunosenescence and Hormonal Changes