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by xfitm3 2729 days ago
Can you provide a source other than anecdotes of relatives?
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A source for what, that people's immune systems weaken as they age?

WRT Herpes Simplex recurrence in particular: "Causes of recurrence may include: decreased immune function, stress, and sunlight exposure." [1]

This isn't unique to Herpes, if you have HPV it's going to be an increasing nuisance with age. A major component of what makes growing old awful is everything your immune system kept in check slowly consumes you.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex