Celebrating the Paul and Irma Milstein Foundation Program in the Johns Hopkins Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower older adults to live a healthy life without suffering and premature death, particularly from infectious diseases. With a team of scholars, healthcare experts, and other stakeholders, we aim to build on our understanding of how the immune system changes over time with age to better develop immunization strategies and immune-based therapeutic approaches to protect the fast-growing adult population.
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Help advance Influenza research in older adults
Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. It is the 4th leading cause of death in older Americans. This research is designed to study influenza vaccination in community dwelling adults over the age of 75.
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Get Boosted: New Study Underscores Need for COVID-19 Booster Shots for Older Adults
Study highlights the necessity for COVID-19 boosters in older adults.
More Evidence COVID Boosters Improve Seniors’ Immunity – Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Article sharing evidence that COVID boosters enhance senior immunity.