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Can the shingles vaccine actually lower the risk of dementia?

The Big Story

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This chapter examines a pivotal study that indicates older adults vaccinated against shingles have a 20% reduced risk of developing dementia over seven years. It focuses on the study's rigorous methodology, which addresses biases seen in earlier research, and highlights the broader implications of shingles vaccination on cognitive health.

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