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Aging brings about a selective decline in the numbers and function of T cells -- a type of white blood cell involved in the immune system's response to infection -- and T cells that survive the longest may better protect against infections such as the flu, according to a new study. The finding may lead to targeting these cells with vaccinations that increase their number and improve protection against disease in older adults.
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