Jenna Bartley, Ph.D., Geriatrics Researcher at UConn Health, asks could a supplement to a flu shot help give older adults better protection against infection? Like many things as we age, our immune system doesn’t work as well as it did during our younger years. When it comes to influenza, that’s a double-whammy for older adults. Not only can the flu lead to more complications when we’re older, but we’re also more susceptible to it, even with a flu shot.

<p>Jenna Bartley, Ph.D., Geriatrics Researcher at UConn Health, asks could a supplement to a flu shot help give older adults better protection against infection? Like many things as we age, our immune system doesn&rsquo;t work as well as it did during our younger years. When it comes to influenza, that&rsquo;s a double-whammy for older adults. Not only can the flu lead to more complications when we&rsquo;re older, but we&rsquo;re also more susceptible to it, even with a flu shot.</p>

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<p>Brian Shactman wakes&nbsp;Connecticut up with all the information you need to start your day. News, weather, traffic and sports plus, interviews with the people making the news each day. It&rsquo;s the perfect way to start your day informed and entertained&nbsp;&ndash; Mornings with Brian &amp; Company 5:30am-9am!</p>

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