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Adults aged 65 years and older in South Africa have a responsibility to vaccinate against influenza
Developing World Bioethics, EarlyView.Abstract In this article, we draw on the thinking about incompleteness and conviviality grounded in Afro‐communitarianism ethics from the Global South to argue that adults aged 65 years and above have a prima facie responsibility to vaccinate against influenza.
Ruach Sarangarajan, Cornelius Ewuoso
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International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022 Objectives: This study aimed to identify the risk factors for pneumococcal disease. Methods: The study was performed using insurance claims data from the residents of 12 Japanese municipalities.
Haruhisa Fukuda +3 more
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Vaccination in Multiple Myeloma: Challenges and Strategies
European Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by profound immunosuppression resulting from both disease‐related mechanisms and treatment‐induced immune dysfunction. This compromised immune status markedly increases susceptibility to infections, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in MM patients.
Enrica Antonia Martino +10 more
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Flagellins as Vaccine Adjuvants and Cancer Immunotherapy: Recent Advances and Future Prospects
Immunology, EarlyView.The figure depicts the role of flagellin in immune cells. Flagellin interacts with TLR5, resulting in the formation of homodimers and the recruitment of MyD88, which activates the IκB and MAPK signalling pathways. This results in the activation of NF‐κB and AP‐1, producing TNF‐α, IL‐6, IL‐8, and IL‐12.
Asma Talukder +4 more
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VaccinesBackground/Objectives: Vaccination is a key preventive measure against pneumococcal disease, but uptake rates remain low in high-risk populations. Limited information exists on pneumococcal vaccine uptake in individuals with a history of pneumococcal ...
King-Pui Florence Chan +5 more
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Tissue Resident Memory Cells: Friend or Foe?
Immunology, EarlyView.Tissue‐resident memory T cells (TRM cells) are specialised immune cells in barrier tissues like the lungs, skin and gut, providing rapid host defence and tumour surveillance. Their retention and differentiation are regulated by molecules such as CD69, CD103 and TGF‐β. Dysregulation of TRM cells can lead to chronic activation, driving conditions such as
Chidimma F. Chude +2 more
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Shingles & Pneumococcal Vaccines: Recommendations for Older Adults [PDF]
, 2018 As the immune system tends to weaken over time, patients aged 50+ begin having increased risk for certain potentially preventable diseases, especially shingles and pneumonia.
Flinn, Benjamin
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Oral Microbiota Linking Humoral Response, Periodontitis and Atherosclerosis
Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim The humoral immune system is implicated in the link between periodontitis and atherosclerosis. This study aims to explore how interactions between the oral microbiota and humoral immune responses may contribute to this association. Materials and Methods We analysed data from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966, which included 1560 ...
Ramin Akhi +12 more
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The Hajj 2019 Vaccine Requirements and Possible New Challenges [PDF]
, 2019 Each year millions of pilgrims perform the annual Hajj from more than 180 countries around the world. This is one of the largest mass gathering events and may result in the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases.
Al-Tawfiq, Jaffar A., Memish, Ziad A.
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Thorax, 2015 Pneumococcal disease (including community-acquired pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease) poses a burden to the community all year round, especially in those with chronic underlying conditions.
A. Torres +3 more
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