A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia

Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk and Could Slow Disease Progression

An unusual vaccine program in Wales seems to confirm previous suspicions that shingles vaccination protects against dementia.

Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

Stanford Medicine researchers found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia over the next seven years.

Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Deaths By Half In Women, Study Shows

Formal statistical testing confirmed the difference between women and men was unlikely to be coincidental. The post Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Deaths By Half In Women, Study Shows appeared first on Study Finds.

A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia

A unique vaccine rollout in Wales gave researchers an accidental natural experiment that revealed a striking reduction in dementia among seniors who received the shingles vaccine. The protective effect held steady across multiple analyses and was even stronger in women. Evidence also suggests benefits for people who already have dementia, hinting at a therapeutic effect.

Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests

The shingles vaccine not only offers protection against the painful viral infection, but a new study suggests that the two-dose shot also may slow the progression of dementia.

Shingles vaccine linked to 20% lower risk of dementia in older adults

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk and may even slow progression in those already diagnosed, offering hope for millions A recent study finds that older adults who receive the shingles vaccine have a lower risk of developing dementia and may experience slower progression if already diagnosed. This research could provide a simple, widely available way to help protect brain health and improve outcomes for millions …