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. 2021 Jun 14;38(6):469–479. doi: 10.1007/s40266-021-00864-4
Over the last 50 years, the population of India aged ≥ 50 years (older adults) has quadrupled and is expected to increase further.
People aged ≥ 50 years are prone to infectious diseases due to immunosenescence and other declining physiological functions.
Increasing vaccination awareness and coverage among older adults in India is an important step towards healthy aging.