Study finds shingles increases risk of cognitive decline - Harvard …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · A new study has found that an episode of shingles is associated with about a 20 percent higher long-term risk of subjective cognitive decline, one of the earliest noticeable symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Shingles infection linked to risk of cognitive decline, says ... - MSN
WEBGetting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The researchers and other doctors discuss why there may be an association.
Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies ... - CNN
WEBJul 30, 2024 · CNN — Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of US adults have had chickenpox and are at...
What to know about shingles and the Shingrix vaccine - The Washington Post
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Shingles can be painful, itchy and have long-term side effects. Here’s what to know about preventing and treating it.
New shingles vaccine could reduce risk of dementia
WEBJul 25, 2024 · The new recombinant shingles vaccine ‘Shingrix’ is associated with a reduced risk of dementia compared to an earlier shingles vaccine, according to a major new study published in Nature Medicine. It is also more …
New study examines long term effectiveness of live shingles vaccine
WEBNov 8, 2023 · The effectiveness of the live zoster (shingles) vaccine is highest in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially. But it continues to provide some protection against shingles...
Latest shingles vaccine may also delay dementia, study finds
WEBJul 26, 2024 · There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
New Shingles Vaccine FAQ | Shingrix - Consumer Reports
WEBJan 25, 2018 · Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made its formal recommendations for the use of Shingrix —a new vaccine that appears to offer significantly better protection against...
Major study finds new shingles vaccine could lower risk of dementia
WEBJul 26, 2024 · The researchers led a major study of more than 200,000 people. They found at least a 17% reduction in dementia diagnoses in the 6 years after the new shingles vaccination was administered. This equates to 164 or more additional days lived without dementia. The findings have been published in Nature Medicine.
Why You Should Get the Shingles Vaccine Soon | U.S. News
WEBNov 30, 2021 · Shingrix shingles vaccine is more than 90% effective in protecting healthy older adults from shingles and its painful side effects. Shingrix is the only approved shingles shot for U.S....
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