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Shingles Vaccine May Lower Dementia Risk | Providence News
A groundbreaking new study from Brown University reveals a surprising link between the shingles vaccine Shingrix and a lower risk of dementia. Analyzing health records of over 500,000 older adults in skilled nursing facilities, researchers found that nearly 9,000 who received the vaccine showed a potential cognitive benefit — possibly because the vaccine reduces brain inflammation. While the study only shows an association, not causation, it’s a major step forward in understanding how vaccines might support brain health as we age. This could reshape how we think about preventative care — and…
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