Episode 487
Why do we keep catching the same diseases?
Why do we acquire lifelong immunity against some pathogens but not others?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
October 5, 20213m 20s
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Show Notes
This week, listener Rick emailed us to ask "Why do we acquire lifelong immunity against some pathogens but not others?" Sally Le Page asked author and infectious disease researcher at Imperial College, London, John Tregoning, to jog our memories... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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