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Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk - Science Daily

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk - Science Daily

Older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine were 24% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years in a study of more than 500,000 people. Researchers estimate the difference could amount to roughly one dementia case prevented for ever…

Older adults who received a shingles vaccine after entering a skilled nursing facility were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the following four years, according to a new study. Research… [+3992 chars]

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