Shingles Vaccine May Help Protect Against Dementia

Shingles Vaccine May Help Protect Against Dementia Experts think the reduction in brain inflammation, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in the body, might help protect against dementia. Patients in nursing facilities showed a 5.8% lower risk of developing dementia over the next four years after receiving at least one shot of the shingles vaccine, NBC News reports. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/pharmaceuticals-062926/