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Shingles vaccine linked to reduced dementia risk
A recent study suggests that older adults in nursing homes who receive the Shingrix shingles vaccine are 24 percent less likely to develop dementia over four years compared to unvaccinated individuals. The research, involving health records from over half a million elderly residents, highlights a potential link between shingles vaccination and reduced cognitive decline. While the findings are promising, experts emphasize that further research is needed to confirm causality and understand the underlying mechanisms.
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