New data show a 51% drop in dementia for people who took the Shingrix vaccine
Posted by ATL
on February 25, 2026, 14:53:42
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/could-a-vaccine-prevent-dementia-shingles-shot-data-only-getting-stronger/?utm_source=bsky&utm_medium=social For years, study after study has noted that older adults vaccinated against shingles seemed to have a lower risk of dementia. A study last month suggested the same vaccine appears to slow biological aging, including lowering markers of inflammation.
“Our study adds to a growing body of work suggesting that vaccines may play a role in healthy aging strategies beyond solely preventing acute illness,” study author Eileen Crimmins, of the University of Southern California, said.
Another study this month suggested the positive findings against dementia from the past may even be underestimates of the vaccination’s potential, with a newer vaccine against shingles providing even more protection.
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 New data show a 51% drop in dementia for people who took the Shingrix vaccine - ATL February 25, 2026, 14:53:42
- So now I’ll only be 49% demented! That’s how these statistics work, right?* - DocWalk20 February 26, 2026, 13:33:46
- So this can even the odds of my increased dementia risk due to drinking?* - biclops February 26, 2026, 12:47:33
- Woo hoo!* - KingTalkyTiki February 26, 2026, 12:21:11
- Thank you for reminding me to get my 2nd dose * - Jersey February 26, 2026, 12:14:42
- Lucky for Trump he already has dementia, so his anti-vax administration won’t hurt him* - DT February 26, 2026, 11:57:33
- TLDR: one dose or both?* - bbonb February 26, 2026, 11:51:09
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