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Metabolic health before vaccination determines effectiveness of anti-flu response
The annual influenza vaccine has become less effective on average over time. One reason may be reduced vaccine efficacy in people with obesity than those with a healthier body mass index (BMI), while the number of people with high BMI grows. Findings
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have shown that improving metabolic health in obese mice before vaccination, but not after, protects against influenza virus.Metabolic health (norm… [+5434 chars]
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