Ironing Out Vaccine Efficacy

Med. 2021 Feb 12;2(2):113-114. doi: 10.1016/j.medj.2021.01.003.

Abstract

Iron deficiency has been linked to impaired humoral immunity to vaccines. In this issue of Med, Frost et al. demonstrate the importance of serum iron levels for lymphocyte function during vaccination and infection, pointing to iron supplementation as a strategy to boost vaccine efficacy, including against COVID19.1.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Hepcidins*
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Humoral
  • Iron
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccine Efficacy

Substances

  • Hepcidins
  • Iron