ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Immune network theory

Immune network theory is like how our body's natural defense system works. Our bodies have different types of cells that help us fight off germs like viruses, bacteria, and other kinds of things. The immune network theory explains how these cells talk to each other to keep us healthy. Think of it like a giant network of messages that the cells send out to tell each other what's going on. When a germ or virus enters our body, the cells send out an alarm and then work together to fight off the infection. They do this by sending out messages to each other and working together to build a protective wall around the germ or virus, trapping it and keeping it from doing any harm. In this way, our body's natural defense system is able to work together and keep us healthy.