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Re:Viral illnesses may increase chances of developing neurod... by viraptor on Saturday January 21, 2023 @01:31AM (#34464389)
> 'we teach our immune system to fight diseases by showing them weaker versions'

This is a simplification of a well researched process which we understand and can read about. What the previous poster wrote was just speculation as far as I can tell, unless someone wants to post some reference about cleaning the brain and blood?

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Re:Viral illnesses may increase chances of developing neurod... by mxkopy on Saturday January 21, 2023 @01:55AM (#34464479)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spleen

"The spleen plays very important roles in regard to red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the immune system. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron."

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Re:Viral illnesses may increase chances of developing neurod... by viraptor on Sunday January 22, 2023 @01:28AM (#34474950)
Yes, but what does that have to do with the context here? (I.e. changes triggered by vaccination)
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