Eric Topol points to multiple natural experiments linking shingles vaccination to reduced Alzheimer’s risk and flags new retrospective data suggesting high-dose flu vaccines may also reduce dementia risk, especially in women.
Shingles vaccine is linked with reduced risk of Alzheimer's and dementias
4 large natural experiments.
high-dose flu vaccines vs standard dose
More pronounced in women
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