Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk and Progression
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A natural experiment in Wales found that a routine shingles vaccine given to 79-year-olds was associated with a 20% reduction in dementia risk, suggesting that the vaccine may have protective effects on brain health by reducing viral reactivation and neuroinflammation, with potential therapeutic benefits even for those already with dementia.
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