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Zostavax and Shingrix are linked to protection for older adults in multiple studies.

However, the Stanford team utilized a natural experiment created by Wales’ shingles vaccination policy. Starting on September ...

Many people aren’t benefiting from the shingles vaccine now. Not only can it prevent shingles — it also may protect the brain ...

Wales' vaccination program policy created natural experiment for U.S. research team, which found 20% reduction in dementia.

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(CNN) — Although the two-dose shingles vaccine may force you to lay low for a day or two after getting the shot, it’s over 90% effective against this painful disease and its complications.

A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.

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The shingles vaccine could do double duty as a protector against both infections and dementia, according to a new study.

A new study out of Wales has found those who received the shingles vaccine were 20 per cent less likely to develop dementia ...