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TWiV 1207: Taking a shot at dementia

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Vaccination and Dementia: A Welsh Study

This chapter explores the connection between the herpes zoster vaccine and reduced dementia rates, based on a natural experiment in Wales. By comparing vaccinated populations to those unvaccinated, significant findings suggest not only lower incidences of shingles but also less propensity for dementia. The discussion highlights the complexities of vaccine efficacy and the innovative observational study design used to analyze health data.

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