Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
2025-03-23
Studies published in summer 2024 revealed a surprising correlation: individuals vaccinated against shingles showed a reduced risk of developing dementia. Research from Stanford University, analyzing data from Britain and Australia, suggested the original shingles vaccine could prevent roughly one-fifth of dementia cases. Further studies by GSK and British academics indicated that a newer, recombinant vaccine offered even greater protection against dementia. This unexpected finding opens exciting new avenues for dementia prevention.