Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19. While there has long been broad scientific consensus that vaccines prevent or mitigate the spread of infections, there is new research suggesting that th…

The vaccine that could lower the risk of dementia by 20 per cent

A new study could change the way we understand and treat dementia and other degenerative disorders of the brain

A Routine Vaccine May Lower Dementia Risk by as Much as 20%

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases.

Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19.

Can Infectious Disease Vaccines Also Fight Dementia?

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles, and, more recently, Covid-19. While there has long been a broad scientific consensus that vaccines prevent or mitigate the spread of infections, new research suggests that the therap…