things like measles mumps and rubella, why are measles mumps and rubella rose if an adult gets it than it is if a child gets it.. i think chicken pox is the same..
2007-02-05 23:41:49 · 5 answers · asked by punk_forever90 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
as we age, our immune systems age as well-which means they become more compromised and make it easier for us to get sick.
in addition, some older people have pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, cancers, respiratory diseases that are already occupying our immune systems efforts to keep them healthy, so when an illness such as measles attempts to invade their bodies-their immune system isn't strong enough to fight it off.
children have a very strong immune system b/c they are exposed to so many germs on a regular basis due to being around other children and getting into things like mud,trash,etc (the icky stuff that adults know not to touch!!)
2007-02-05 23:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are older and immune system is not as active as it was when they were young.
2007-02-05 23:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause you get weaker as you age,an your imune system is not as good
2007-02-05 23:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by john doe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their immune system is weaker
2007-02-05 23:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you.
2007-02-05 23:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋