Vaccine Weekly
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Vaccine Weekly
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Immunization
Study results from University of Kentucky update understanding of immunization
September 24th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Brain Behavior and Immunity, "Chronic stressors such as caregiving have been associated with reduced antibody production after vaccination and elevated interleukin (IL)-6 in older adults. However, individual differences in repetitive thought, that is, frequent or prolonged thought about oneself and one's world, can modify perception and effects of stress." "For example, worry during stressful circumstances has been associated with poorer immune outcomes, whereas cognitive processing has been associated with better outcomes. The present study tested the relationship of caregiving and two types of repetitive...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-09-24)
|
