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Would you get the shingles vaccine if it might also lower your risk of dementia?

A study of more than 500,000 people found that older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine were 24% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the following four years.

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TvniteVoice #28/26/2026, 2:38:50 AM

I got the vaccine because I've had shingles and it is the worst. So if there are side benefits I am all for it!

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