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.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Health

Teaching a robot surgery through videos
Do dating apps encourage unsafe sex?
Pair up with a buddy for that extra motivation to exercise
Eating dark chocolate 5 times a week could lower type 2 diabetes risk
What is cardiac amyloidosis, where abnormal proteins clump in the heart?
How metabolic syndrome uniquely affects men
How to manage those achy knees
She introduced Jazzercise to Malaysia 40 years ago and still teaches it today
Manchester United to offer bins and pads for men with urinary incontinence
What mental health advocates can learn from the HIV/AIDS movement

Others Also Read