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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Updated 2026-06-18 14:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new study published by STAT+ found that nursing home residents who received at least one dose of the shingles vaccine were 24 percent less likely to develop dementia. The research suggests a potential link between vaccination and cognitive health.

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STAT+: Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk, new study finds

Nursing home residents who received at least one dose of shingles vaccine were 24 percent less likely to develop dementia, a new study found.

2026-06-18 14:29 UTC