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The shingles vaccine could lower dementia risk 'by up to a quarter' - but scientists are still puzzled why

Researchers in the US analysed data from more than 500,000 people and found those who received the shingles jab were 24 per cent less likely to develop dementia than those who did not.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Daily Mail ·
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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jun 19, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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