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Shingles vaccination is associated with a powerful reduction of the risk of dementia
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Shingles vaccination is associated with a powerful reduction of the risk of dementia
Shingles or herpes zoster (HZ) is a neurotropic virus that causes a painful and hard to treat illness. Evidence is accumulating that HZ vaccinations might lower the risk of dementia. This effect is surprising but well-documented; here are 3 recent meta-analyses: 1st meta-analysis An international team of scientists aimed to evaluate the association of HZ
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