The impact of obesity on influenza Vaccine immunogenicity - A systematic review

Influenza vaccines are important for reducing the burden of influenza, particularly for populations at risk of more severe infections. Obesity is associated with increased influenza severity and therefore individuals with obesity are often specifically recommended for annual influenza vaccination. Obesity is also associated with an altered inflammatory profile, which may influence vaccine responses. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the evidence for any association between obesity and influenza vaccine immunogenicity.

Citation:
Clarke M, McMillan M, Giles LC, ……. Richmond PC, Mathew SM, Marshall HS. The impact of obesity on influenza Vaccine immunogenicity: A systematic review. Vaccine. 2025;65.

Keywords:
Immunogenicity; Influenza Vaccine; Obesity; Seroconversion; Seroprotection; Systematic review

Abstract:
Influenza vaccines are important for reducing the burden of influenza, particularly for populations at risk of more severe infections. Obesity is associated with increased influenza severity and therefore individuals with obesity are often specifically recommended for annual influenza vaccination. Obesity is also associated with an altered inflammatory profile, which may influence vaccine responses. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the evidence for any association between obesity and influenza vaccine immunogenicity.