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Physiological aging increases infectious disease risk in the elderly, leading to antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance. Vaccination and appropriate antibiotic use are key public health strategies to mitigate these risks.

Keywords:
antibiotic resistancesubcutaneous antibiotic therapyvaccination

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Physiological aging involves immunosenescence and inflammaging, increasing elderly susceptibility to infections.
  • Comorbidities exacerbate infection risks, leading to severe complications like hospitalization and functional decline in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underuse of preventable measures like vaccination in France.
  • To underscore the link between insufficient infection prevention, increased antibiotic prescription, and the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current public health challenges in elderly infectious disease management.
  • Analysis of vaccination coverage and antibiotic prescribing patterns in the elderly population.
  • Examination of strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Main Results:

  • Vaccination remains underutilized in France, contributing to higher bacterial infection rates in the elderly.
  • Overexposure to antibiotics is a significant driver of antimicrobial resistance.
  • The elderly population faces disproportionately high risks from infections and their complications.

Conclusions:

  • Vaccination and judicious antibiotic stewardship are crucial for preventing infections and curbing antimicrobial resistance in the aging population.
  • Adapting healthcare practices is essential for patient well-being and public health protection.
  • Addressing underused preventive measures like vaccination is critical for managing infectious diseases in the elderly.