In an ageing population, investing in prevention is an investment in social development supporting healthier individuals, communities, workforces, and, more broadly, health systems.
Within this context, understanding immunosenescence, the natural weakening of the immune system with age, is essential. As people grow older, their bodies become less able to fight infections, making effective immunisation programmes for older populations an urgent priority.
Immunisation plays a vital role in preventing severe illness and hospitalisation, easing the burden on already strained healthcare systems.
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) proudly endorses the Call to Action: Ensuring Effective Immunisation Programmes for an Ageing Europe, a collective effort to build societies that are more resilient, inclusive, sustainable, and healthy.