These two infections affect senior citizens more severely


Both senior citizens and young children can have suboptimal immune systems that make them more vulnerable to infectious diseases such as RSV. — 123rf

It is estimated that around 90% of adults aged 50 and above have been infected with the varicella-zoster virus.

If you ever had chickenpox, then this wily virus is lurking in your nervous system even as you read this.

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