Getting shingles vaccine may help in fight against dementia
By WNYT
April 4, 2025 - 10:47 PM
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Study: Shingles vaccine may help in dementia fight
Getting vaccinated against shingles may help you in the fight against dementia.
A new study found shingles vaccinations cut older adults' risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.
Getting vaccinated against shingles may help you in the fight against dementia.
A new study found shingles vaccinations cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.
Health officials are urging Americans 50 and older to get a newer vaccine that has proven more effective against shingles than its predecessor.
About one in three Americans will get shingles, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.