How the benefits of vaccination extend beyond protection from infection

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A study led by Pompeu Fabra University’s Infection Biology Laboratory concludes that vaccination may protect against longer-term immune-related complications following acute viral infections, in addition to preventing disease. The findings highlight potential benefits of vaccination beyond immediate infection prevention.

Vaccination not only prevents disease caused by acute infection but also protects against long-term immune-related sequelae that can follow an acute viral infection. This is the main conclusion of a study led by the Infection Biology Laboratory at Pompeu Fabra University.