Scientists at the University of Chicago found that people who slept less than six hours a night in the days before vaccination had a blunted antibody response. Study published magazine current biology
According to the authors, this indicates a decrease in the effectiveness of the vaccination, which makes patients more vulnerable to infections, contrary to expectations.
Researchers analyzed the results of seven scientific papers on the effect of sleep duration on vaccination against viral diseases. Moreover, the relationship was strong for men, but not for women. According to the authors, this may be because the studies did not take into account changes in the level of sex hormones depending on the menstrual cycle.
“We know that people react differently to the vaccine according to age and gender. Nothing can be done about these factors, but insomnia is easy to fix. “People should consider this factor before vaccinating to increase its effectiveness.”
The team plans to conduct their own research in the future.