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Why are elderly more susceptible to infection?

As we age, our immune systems undergo a natural process of decline known as immunosenescence. It is this fundamental biological change that primarily explains why are elderly more susceptible to infection, leading to a higher risk of developing, and experiencing more severe complications from, infectious diseases.

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