A Brown University study found older adults who got the Shingrix shingles vaccine had a 24 percent lower risk of dementia over four years.
Why it mattersOlder adults considering the shingles vaccine now know it may protect against dementia, not just shingles.
AustraliaAustralians over 65 eligible for free Shingrix on the National Immunisation Program may have stronger reason to get vaccinated to potentially lower their dementia risk.
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