Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard

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Aging lungs may trigger an excessive immune response that turns mild infections into serious illness. Credit: Shutterstock Older adults are far more likely to develop severe illness from flu or COVID, and new research from UC San Francisco offers an explanation. The study shows that aging lung cells can trigger an overly aggressive immune response, which can turn even mild infections into serious conditions. These findings provide new insight into age-related inflammation and help explain why

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Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard https://www.sciencedaily.com - 03.04.2026 11:54

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Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard https://www.sciencedaily.com - 03.04.2026 11:54