@article{Chastin_S-2021_26614, title = {Effects of regular physical activity on the immune system, vaccination and risk of community acquired infectious disease in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis}, author = {Chastin, S. and Abaraogu, U. and Bourgois, J. and Dall, P. and Darnborough, J. and Duncan, E. and Dumortier, J. and Jiménez Pavón, D. and McParland, J. and Roberts, N. and Hamer, M.}, month = {apr}, year = {2021}, abstract = {BACKGROUND: Regular physical activity is the prime modality for the prevention of numerous non-communicable diseases and has also been advocated for resilience against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. However, there is currently no systematic and quantitative evidence synthesis of the association between physical activity and the strength of the immune system.}, journal = {Sports Medicine}, publisher = {Elsevier}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01466-1}, }