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Health Rounds: Older adults may be less vulnerable in a bird flu pandemic


Published on 2025-03-18 16:23:10 - Reuters
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  • Hello Health Rounds Readers! Today we feature a study that found seniors may be less vulnerable to bird flu than younger adults and children. We also report on studies that could lead to practice changes for treating prostate cancer and trauma victims who require blood products.

The article from MSN discusses a study suggesting that older adults might be less vulnerable to a potential bird flu (H5N1) pandemic compared to younger individuals. This hypothesis stems from research indicating that older people might have some level of immunity due to previous exposures to similar influenza strains. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed blood samples from various age groups and found that older individuals had higher levels of antibodies that could potentially neutralize the H5N1 virus. This could be due to their exposure to related flu viruses in the past, possibly from the 1950s to 1970s. However, the article also cautions that while this might offer some protection, it does not guarantee immunity, and the bird flu remains a significant public health concern due to its high mortality rate in humans. The findings suggest the need for tailored vaccination strategies, focusing more on younger populations who might be at greater risk.

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