Summary

Vaccines may do more than protect people from the immediate effects of a viral infection. New research suggests they could also help prevent lasting damage to the immune system that remains even after the virus has disappeared. Scientists at Pompeu Fabra University discovered that mice recovering from an acute viral infection experienced prolonged problems with their immune defenses. Although the animals had successfully fought off the virus, their immune systems remained impaired, making it harder to respond to new threats.

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