Shingles Vaccine Shows Promise in Slowing Dementia Progression
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A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine not only prevents shingles but may also slow the progression of dementia and reduce the risk of death from the disease, possibly through immune system enhancement or reducing inflammation caused by the virus. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the mechanisms involved.
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- A common vaccine meant to ward off shingles may be doing something even more extraordinary: protecting the brain. facebook.com
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