immunosenescence

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The gradual deterioration of the immune system caused by the ageing process
immunosenescence refers to the gradual deterioration of the immune system brought on by natural age advancement. It involves both the host’s capacity to respond to infections and the development of long-term immune memory, especially by vaccination . This age-associated immune deficiency is ubiquitous and found in both long- and short-living species as a function of their age relative to life expectancy rather than chronological time . It is considered a major contributory factor to the increased frequency of morbidity and mortality among the elderly